PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Polish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Flor Rida. Polish comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Cube Today was a Good Day kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chad Alvarez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alvarez
vs
Polish

190 cm
20
172 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Happy Pills 159Q - Laundry 80%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Polish!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Polish counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Polish to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Polish swivels and escapes.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt

and Polish counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Alvarez working for a triangle but Polish defends it easily.

Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Polish defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polish forces his way into half guard.

Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polish works his foot free and advances to mount.

Polish get's back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Polish tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Polish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Alvarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Polish was covering up waiting for the punch and Alvarez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Polish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Polish is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Polish working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.

Polish is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Polish has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez is in close to Polish's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Polish blocks nicely.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Academia Ipanema that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Polish pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Polish is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Polish. Polish gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Polish will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polish tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polish to the ground. Polish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chad Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polish counters with a two punch combo.
Polish shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Polish's waist but Polish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Polish counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Polish wants to stand up but Alvarez has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Polish is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Polish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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.

Polish stands up out of the half guard.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Polish counters with a shoot takedown. Alvarez fights it but they end up in guard.
Polish tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom.
Polish looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Polish working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.

Polish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Polish wants to stand and escape but Alvarez is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Polish wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Polish wants to stand and escape but Alvarez is having none of it.
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!
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Polish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarez prevents Polish from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Polish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Alvarez tries for a takedown but Polish circles away easily
and Polish counters with a head kick.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Polish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Polish continues to drive forward.
Polish is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polish down to the mat. Polish avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Polish shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alvarez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Polish forces his way into half guard.

Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polish is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alvarez is trying desperately to improve position.

Alvarez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Polish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polish looking to ground and pound but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Polish wants to control the action but instead Alvarez gets a body lock and reverses into Polish's guard! Nice work!
Polish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Polish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Polish passes into half guard.
Polish is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Alvarez manages to get to full guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Polish from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Polish has passed into half guard!

Alvarez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Polish escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Polish!

And that's the end of the fight!
James Polish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Polish winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Polish!
Post fight, James Polish stared into the camera and said 'I'm calling all you out, watch out the Nail is coming out.'.
The defeated Chad Alvarez had this to say: 'Estarei a Treinar Cada Dia Mas,Hoje Nao Deu Pra Mim Me Desculpo aos Meus Fans,Empresario,etc.Mas Prometo Fazer o Melhor Para Que Tenho o Meus Valores Para Tar Aqui Hoje Lutando,Por Meus Fans,Por Meus Treinadores,Sendo Assim Quero Proximas Lutas e Vence-las... Ninguem Ta Livre De Ser o Invicto Todos '.