PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryce ODonnell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alves
vs
ODonnell

174 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

167 cm
21
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryce ODonnell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves looks to land a right hand but ODonnell moved out of range.
ODonnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ODonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves slips a jab from ODonnell.
Alves scores with a hook to the body. ODonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
ODonnell misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
Alves blocks the body kick.
Alves pivots, looking for a leg kick but ODonnell is out of range and Alves settles back down.
ODonnell is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ODonnell.
ODonnell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Alves . Beautiful body shot.
ODonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ODonnell misses with a double jab.
ODonnell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
ODonnell misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from ODonnell.
ODonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands the left hand.
ODonnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ODonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves .
ODonnell avoids the head kick by Alves .
A jab from ODonnell misses.
ODonnell misses with an uppercut.
ODonnell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
ODonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ODonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves .
ODonnell throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ODonnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ODonnell avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves lands a jab to ODonnell's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ODonnell.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses

and Alves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in ODonnell's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
ODonnell keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
ODonnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves trying to control but ODonnell is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but ODonnell is retaining full guard.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. ODonnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by ODonnell!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ODonnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ODonnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alves is trying to control the position but ODonnell postures up.

ODonnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ODonnell has managed to get both his arms back between Alves 's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ODonnell stays in close to Alves 's body and controls the position.

Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ODonnell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ODonnell preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alves is looking for a triangle but ODonnell pushes his legs off easily.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ODonnell's guard.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves wants to control from the top but ODonnell keeps moving.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but ODonnell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ODonnell is in close to Alves 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

ODonnell looks for the body kick but Alves saw that one coming.
Alves misses the shot to the body.

ODonnell moves into range and clinches up with Alves .
ODonnell working Alves over with knees to the body.
Alves is trying to break free.
ODonnell trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves .
Alves is working for takedown but ODonnell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alves wants to break free but ODonnell has control.
ODonnell misses with a punch on the inside.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves looks to land a left hand but ODonnell moved out of range nicely.
Alves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
ODonnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
ODonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ODonnell throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves avoids the body shot from ODonnell.
Alves scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
Alves is looking to wear down ODonnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ODonnell.
Alves scores with a punch to the head.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ODonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves .
Bryce ODonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ODonnell misses with a looping right.
ODonnell misses the shot to the body.
ODonnell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alves back to the cage. ODonnell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from ODonnell. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
ODonnell with a jab.
ODonnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ODonnell.
Bryce ODonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from ODonnell finds it's target.
ODonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ODonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ODonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ODonnell gets caught flat footed, as Alves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ODonnell is keeping the position for now.
Alves is in close to ODonnell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
ODonnell keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Renzo Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Alves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! ODonnell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! ODonnell has escaped and now he's on top!
ODonnell preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is working hard here to advance position.
Alves has momentary wrist control but ODonnell slips an elbow through the middle.
ODonnell trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
ODonnell stays in close to Alves 's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
ODonnell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves 's head.

Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alves keeping full guard, as ODonnell tries to pass.
ODonnell with a nice head shot there.
Alves keeping moving, preventing ODonnell from controlling successfully.

Alves working for submissions but it's allowed ODonnell to get to half guard.
ODonnell trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves tries to roll over but ODonnell keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryce ODonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Alves lands a slapping body shot.
ODonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves .
Alves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by ODonnell. ODonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ODonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves .
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
Alves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ODonnell swivels and escapes.
ODonnell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
ODonnell wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves scores with a hook to the body. ODonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
ODonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ODonnell.
ODonnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell wants to clinch up but Alves keeps it at a distance.
ODonnell walks into a jab.
ODonnell throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves throws a head kick but ODonnell moves out of range.
ODonnell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
ODonnell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
ODonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves looks to land a combination but ODonnell avoids it well.
ODonnell takes a swing at Alves 's ribcage but misses.
ODonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
ODonnell misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryce ODonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ODonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ODonnell moves away.
Alves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ODonnell throws a wild body kick that Alves sees coming a mile off.
ODonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alves at a distance.
Alves connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ODonnell's corner calls for a 1-2. ODonnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves lands a body shot.
Alves avoids a kick to the body.
ODonnell takes a swing at Alves 's ribcage but misses.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.

Alves shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. ODonnell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alves 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but ODonnell blocks nicely.
ODonnell is trying to keep Alves in close.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but ODonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ODonnell looking for a sweep. Not yet ODonnell, not yet.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ODonnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves wants to control from the top but ODonnell keeps moving.
Alves with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renzo Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renzo Alves !