PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 868 p4p, 99 weight class) and Marcio Alvarez (ranked 861 p4p, 98 weight class). Alvarez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Made in Brazil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ozolinsh
vs
Alvarez

178 cm
29
159 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

173 cm
28
165 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcio Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozolinsh's calf.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ozolinsh lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Ozolinsh's body. Ozolinsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Alvarez.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Alvarez finds it's way through Ozolinsh's defenses.
Ozolinsh looks to throw a body kick
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Alvarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Ozolinsh dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to control but Ozolinsh is keeping him busy.
Alvarez prevents Ozolinsh from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alvarez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alvarez is pressing down on Ozolinsh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozolinsh is holding on for now.
Ozolinsh wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Ozolinsh trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Alvarez control the position.

Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcio Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozolinsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozolinsh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
A jab from Ozolinsh finds it's way through Alvarez's defenses.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Ozolinsh misses
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combo that has Ozolinsh backing up. Ozolinsh nods at Alvarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ozolinsh as he avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Alvarez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Marcio Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ozolinsh defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh motions for Alvarez to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozolinsh tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ozolinsh swivels and escapes.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ozolinsh lands with a right hand.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Alvarez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a head kick that half lands.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolinsh's sensitive parts.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Alvarez thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvarez misses.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ozolinsh swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Ozolinsh will be more careful next time no doubt.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Nice cross by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Alvarez is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Alvarez takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ozolinsh sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Alvarez bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teodors Ozolinsh!
After the big win, Teodors Ozolinsh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.