PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Mont Alvernne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Deja Vu. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cruz
vs
Mont Alvernne

170 cm
27
161 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

172 cm
25
164 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Granite chin

Gesundheit Designs

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Mont Alvernne!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mont Alvernne is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mont Alvernne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz moves out of range as Mont Alvernne throws a body kick.
Mont Alvernne defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Mont Alvernne - just one landing.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mont Alvernne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mont Alvernne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mont Alvernne stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Mont Alvernne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a wild body kick that Mont Alvernne sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne slips under a jab.
Mont Alvernne defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Mont Alvernne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cruz is trying to defend but Mont Alvernne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cruz is staying active underneath Mont Alvernne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mont Alvernne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mont Alvernne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mont Alvernne trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Mont Alvernne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Mont Alvernne controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is doing well to control the position and prevent Mont Alvernne from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brian Mont Alvernne wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mont Alvernne scores with a leg kick.
Mont Alvernne thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Cruz throws a jab when Mont Alvernne was well out of range.
Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Mont Alvernne throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz digs a good hook to Mont Alvernne's body.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.
Cruz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mont Alvernne feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Mont Alvernne scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Humberto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mont Alvernne circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Mont Alvernne. Mont Alvernne gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mont Alvernne scores with a decent looking hook.
Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mont Alvernne lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Mont Alvernne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mont Alvernne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cruz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cruz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mont Alvernne. That did some damage!
Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mont Alvernne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mont Alvernne. Cruz shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mont Alvernne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Mont Alvernne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Mont Alvernne moved away.
Cruz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mont Alvernne avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Mont Alvernne throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mont Alvernne - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mont Alvernne. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mont Alvernne slips a straight right by Cruz.
Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick but Cruz moved away.
Mont Alvernne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mont Alvernne thows a body shot but no joy.
Cruz thumps Mont Alvernne with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mont Alvernne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz throws a low kick but Mont Alvernne moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne misses with a low kick as Cruz jumps back.
Mont Alvernne misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mont Alvernne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.

Cruz is rocked!
Mont Alvernne scores with a nice body kick.
Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mont Alvernne.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mont Alvernne misses with a low kick as Cruz jumps back.
Mont Alvernne blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne throws out a leg kick but Cruz moves out of range and Mont Alvernne only half commits.
Mont Alvernne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brian Mont Alvernne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mont Alvernne is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Mont Alvernne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mont Alvernne misses with a body kick.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mont Alvernne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mont Alvernne throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz takes a swing at Mont Alvernne's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Mont Alvernne.
A telegraphed right hand from Mont Alvernne misses the target.
Cruz moves out of range as Mont Alvernne throws a body kick.
Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Mont Alvernne.
Cruz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mont Alvernne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice cross by Mont Alvernne.
Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cruz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mont Alvernne in his tracks.
Cruz jabs Mont Alvernne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Cruz throws a lazy body kick
and Mont Alvernne makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cruz really felt that one!

Mont Alvernne gets a double leg takedown into Cruz's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mont Alvernne trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Mont Alvernne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mont Alvernne.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz.
Mont Alvernne shoots in but no luck this time.
Mont Alvernne throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
Mont Alvernne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cruz jabs Mont Alvernne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz takes a swing at Mont Alvernne's ribcage but misses.
Mont Alvernne throws a quick inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mont Alvernne!
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Mont Alvernne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne misses with a low kick.
Cruz lands a jab to Mont Alvernne's midsection.
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mont Alvernne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Mont Alvernne misses with a low kick.
Mont Alvernne throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Mont Alvernne moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Mont Alvernne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mont Alvernne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mont Alvernne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mont Alvernne jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Mont Alvernne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mont Alvernne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Brian Mont Alvernne hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mont Alvernne throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mont Alvernne misses with a kick to the body.
Mont Alvernne throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Mont Alvernne throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mont Alvernne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz catches Mont Alvernne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick from Cruz misses.
Mont Alvernne slips under a jab.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne misses with a straight left.
Cruz cracks Mont Alvernne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mont Alvernne scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz throws a push kick but Mont Alvernne slaps the foot to one side.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Mont Alvernne really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Cruz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mont Alvernne misses the target.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Mont Alvernne.
Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mont Alvernne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mont Alvernne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Cruz misses
and Mont Alvernne counters with a straight right hand.
Mont Alvernne staying out of range there.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mont Alvernne is just out of range.
Mont Alvernne lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz moves out of range as Mont Alvernne throws a body kick.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Mont Alvernne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
Mont Alvernne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mont Alvernne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mont Alvernne.
Cruz cracks the inside of Mont Alvernne's front leg.
Mont Alvernne thows a body kick. Cruz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Mont Alvernne moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Mont Alvernne.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mont Alvernne lands an overhand right.
Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mont Alvernne lands with a cross.
Mont Alvernne motions for Cruz to come forward. Mont Alvernne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mont Alvernne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Mont Alvernne checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Mont Alvernne 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.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Mont Alvernne throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz lands a jab to Mont Alvernne's midsection.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cruz duly obliges.
Mont Alvernne shoots in but Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mont Alvernne was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz is looking to wear down Mont Alvernne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mont Alvernne.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne throws a good cross that connects.
Cruz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mont Alvernne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Mont Alvernne finds it's target.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
Mont Alvernne with a hook.
Mont Alvernne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Brian Mont Alvernne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mont Alvernne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mont Alvernne was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Mont Alvernne does no damage.
Mont Alvernne ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Mont Alvernne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Mont Alvernne looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Mont Alvernne tries to work over Cruz's front leg with a kick but Cruz checks it.
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Mont Alvernne tries to move into range but Cruz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne throws a good cross that connects.
Mont Alvernne lands a jab.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mont Alvernne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mont Alvernne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Humberto Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mont Alvernne.
Cruz with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Mont Alvernne loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Mont Alvernne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Mont Alvernne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mont Alvernne thows a body shot but no joy.
Mont Alvernne scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Mont Alvernne avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mont Alvernne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a wild body kick that Mont Alvernne sees coming a mile off.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mont Alvernne thumps Cruz with a low kick.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
Mont Alvernne misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mont Alvernne thinking.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Mont Alvernne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mont Alvernne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mont Alvernne manages to avoid it.
Mont Alvernne misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mont Alvernne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mont Alvernne wants it to stay on the feet.
Mont Alvernne lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mont Alvernne scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz checks a leg kick nicely.
Mont Alvernne scores with a nice body kick.
Mont Alvernne lands a jab.
Cruz scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mont Alvernne misses with a head kick.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mont Alvernne moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Mont Alvernne.
Well Mont Alvernne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

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.