PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mont Alvernne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vamos. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mont Alvernne
vs
Lopez

172 cm
25
164 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
162 lbs
17 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

160! - Sale!
Hellbent

5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Mont Alvernne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mont Alvernne with that takedown attempt.
Mont Alvernne misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Mont Alvernne
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mont Alvernne. Mont Alvernne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Mont Alvernne misses.
Mont Alvernne swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a good low kick that Mont Alvernne was not able to check.
Lopez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mont Alvernne walks into a jab.
Mont Alvernne scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Mont Alvernne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopez takes a swing at Mont Alvernne's ribcage but misses.
Mont Alvernne catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mont Alvernne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts.
Lopez lands with a nice combination. Mont Alvernne backs away looking to recover.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Mont Alvernne lands a right hook to the body.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mont Alvernne manages to avoid it.
Mont Alvernne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Mont Alvernne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lopez is looking to reverse the position.
Mont Alvernne tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne throwing strikes but Lopez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Lopez stands up.
Mont Alvernne connects with a jab.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Mont Alvernne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Mont Alvernne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne misses with a straight right.
Mont Alvernne misses with a head kick.
Mont Alvernne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Mont Alvernne ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Mont Alvernne throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body kick there by Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mont Alvernne swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez connects with a looping right hand.
Mont Alvernne misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Mont Alvernne avoids it well.
Mont Alvernne jabs at Lopez's body.
Mont Alvernne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Mont Alvernne throws a lazy head kick
and Lopez counters with a body kick.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mont Alvernne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mont Alvernne misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mont Alvernne lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mont Alvernne. Mont Alvernne obviously looking to wear him down.
Mont Alvernne throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mont Alvernne tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brian Mont Alvernne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mont Alvernne throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Mont Alvernne blocks a jab.
Lopez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mont Alvernne lands a jab to the head.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez lands a nice looking body kick.
Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Mont Alvernne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.

Mont Alvernne gets the takedown into side control.
Mont Alvernne throws a strike aimed at the side of Lopez's head but Lopez avoids it well.
Mont Alvernne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mont Alvernne lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne tries to advance to mount but Lopez denies him.
Lopez is trying to get back to his feet.
Lopez is holding Mont Alvernne down, trying to stall.
Lopez taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mont Alvernne landing a few strikes.
Mont Alvernne working the body and head with strikes.
Lopez is looking to regain half guard here but Mont Alvernne keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne working away.
Lopez dodges the ground and pound from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Mont Alvernne working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mont Alvernne wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Lopez is trying to control Mont Alvernne's posture but Mont Alvernne avoids it.
Mont Alvernne tries to move to mount but Lopez blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mont Alvernne swings around for an armbar but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mont Alvernne's guard.

Mont Alvernne pushes Lopez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Mont Alvernne blocks the low kick.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Mont Alvernne's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Mont Alvernne. Those never looked like landing.
Mont Alvernne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mont Alvernne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Mont Alvernne. Beautiful body shot.
Mont Alvernne throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.
Mont Alvernne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mont Alvernne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lopez sprawls well initially but Mont Alvernne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mont Alvernne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mont Alvernne is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mont Alvernne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mont Alvernne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mont Alvernne passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lopez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Mont Alvernne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mont Alvernne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lopez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mont Alvernne scrambles back to his feet.
Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick but Lopez moved away.
Lopez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Mont Alvernne misses.
An inside leg kick from Mont Alvernne misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mont Alvernne just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Mont Alvernne sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mont Alvernne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mont Alvernne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lopez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mont Alvernne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mont Alvernne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mont Alvernne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mont Alvernne throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a body kick.
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Mont Alvernne is out of range.
Mont Alvernne is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mont Alvernne misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mont Alvernne checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Mont Alvernne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mont Alvernne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez scores with a jab.
Brian Mont Alvernne is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Mont Alvernne shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl out of it but Mont Alvernne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez catches Mont Alvernne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mont Alvernne.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mont Alvernne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lopez's head.
Brian Mont Alvernne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mont Alvernne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lopez duly obliges.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mont Alvernne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mont Alvernne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mont Alvernne throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mont Alvernne just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mont Alvernne misses.
Lopez lands with a kick to the temple. Mont Alvernne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Mont Alvernne ducks down to avoid it.
Mont Alvernne feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Mont Alvernne throws a body kick the misses
and Lopez counters with a good low kick that Mont Alvernne was not able to check.
Mont Alvernne digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Mont Alvernne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mont Alvernne scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mont Alvernne dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Nice body punch from Mont Alvernne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brian Mont Alvernne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lopez throws a low kick, looking for Mont Alvernne's leg but Mont Alvernne calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Lopez does it's job there.
Mont Alvernne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mont Alvernne tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mont Alvernne throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Mont Alvernne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mont Alvernne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez moves out of range as Mont Alvernne throws a body kick.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
Mont Alvernne lands with an overhand left.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Mont Alvernne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mont Alvernne sizes up Lopez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopez cracks Mont Alvernne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mont Alvernne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lopez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mont Alvernne cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Mont Alvernne seems unphased.
Mont Alvernne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mont Alvernne jabs Lopez right on the nose. Lopez blinks but takes it well.
Mont Alvernne looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with an outside leg kick.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mont Alvernne's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Mont Alvernne.

Mont Alvernne throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mont Alvernne is in Lopez's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopez has control of Mont Alvernne's left arm, preventing Mont Alvernne from doing any damage.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mont Alvernne's guard.
Mont Alvernne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mont Alvernne looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Brian Mont Alvernne has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lopez misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Mont Alvernne sees coming a mile off.
Mont Alvernne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Mont Alvernne as he checks the leg kick.

Mont Alvernne looking to score a takedown here. Lopez is defending well but Mont Alvernne drives through and ends up in Lopez's guard.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Mont Alvernne tries to pass.
Mont Alvernne throwing strikes but missing.
Mont Alvernne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mont Alvernne trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mont Alvernne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to keep Mont Alvernne in close.
Mont Alvernne postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mont Alvernne trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Mont Alvernne scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Mont Alvernne had his way with Miguel Lopez in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mont Alvernne moves out of range of the body kick.
Mont Alvernne checks a leg kick.
Lopez takes a swing at Mont Alvernne's ribcage but misses.
Mont Alvernne throws a head kick that misses.
Mont Alvernne catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mont Alvernne connects with an inside leg kick.
Mont Alvernne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mont Alvernne walks into a jab.
Mont Alvernne looks to throw a body kick
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mont Alvernne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Mont Alvernne persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez punishes Mont Alvernne's body with a nice straight punch.
Mont Alvernne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne misses with a few strikes there.
Mont Alvernne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lopez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lopez throws a head kick but Mont Alvernne moves out of range.
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mont Alvernne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mont Alvernne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though.
Mont Alvernne swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Mont Alvernne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mont Alvernne throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mont Alvernne misses with a looping left.
Mont Alvernne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mont Alvernne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miguel Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Mont Alvernne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mont Alvernne thinking.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mont Alvernne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.

Mont Alvernne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mont Alvernne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brian Mont Alvernne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez tries to roll over but Mont Alvernne keeps him under control.
Mont Alvernne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mont Alvernne prevents Lopez from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control here.
Mont Alvernne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mont Alvernne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mont Alvernne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mont Alvernne.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Mont Alvernne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Mont Alvernne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Mont Alvernne is very close to passing his half guard.
Mont Alvernne trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Mont Alvernne trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mont Alvernne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mont Alvernne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Mont Alvernne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mont Alvernne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Mont Alvernne!
Brian Mont Alvernne retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Brian Mont Alvernne, 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.