PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Black Alligator (ranked 1510 p4p, 1187 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 91 p4p, 70 weight class). Alligator comes to the cage accompanied by Golden Features - Always. Jaro Lalla will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Alligator
vs
Lalla

150 cm
28
140
15 - 8 - 0

175 cm
29
126
12 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alligator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alligator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lalla.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Nice takedown defense from Alligator. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Lalla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Alligator misses its target.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alligator defends it nicely.
Alligator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lalla moves out of range of the body kick from Alligator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Alligator sprawls well.
Lalla shoots in but Alligator avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Alligator gets caught napping as Lalla dives in and scores a takedown. Alligator manages to retain guard.
Lalla prevents Alligator from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to his closed guard and prevents Lalla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Alligator is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Alligator is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Alligator controlling Lalla's posture.
Alligator wants to stand and escape but Lalla is having none of it.
Alligator controlling Lalla's posture.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alligator trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla being controlled here momentarily.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Alligator is doing well to control the position and prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.

Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alligator is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold.
Lalla prevents Alligator from standing back up.
Alligator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alligator won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
Lalla keeps trying to improve his position.
Alligator controlling the position well.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lalla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alligator tries to lock up and control but Lalla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lalla wants to take his opponent's back but Alligator doesn't allow it.
Lalla is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Alligator is in real trouble.

Alligator defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lalla's arms.
Lalla is hanging on to Alligator's back as he tries to escape.

Lalla tightening his grip on Alligator, looking for the choke.

Lalla is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lalla keeps control of the position as Alligator tries to break free.
Well, with Lalla on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alligator is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alligator holding both Lalla 's hands and preventing any damage.
Alligator tries to escape but Lalla has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alligator is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Alligator preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lalla.

Lalla working for a choke but Alligator is defending well.
Lalla avoiding Alligator 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Alligator's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Lalla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alligator is defending well though. Lalla let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alligator tries to escape but Lalla has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lalla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Alligator defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaro Lalla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Alligator, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Alligator against the cage but Alligator circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alligator lands a two punch combo.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Alligator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Alligator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lalla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lalla avoids the body shot from Alligator.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alligator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alligator swings for the body but Lalla moves out of range.
Alligator misses with a low kick.
Jab from Alligator.
Lalla dives in and grabs Alligator's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alligator pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Alligator as Lalla shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Alligator. Those never looked like landing.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Alligator sprawls well.
Alligator scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alligator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Lalla is rocked!
Alligator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Alligator finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lalla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lalla showed some decent athleticism there.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
Alligator desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lalla tries to pass to full mount but Alligator defends it.
Alligator is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lalla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lalla's back!
I would not like to be Lalla right now.
Lalla is keeping busy.
Alligator really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lalla.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alligator continues to stall.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alligator's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Alligator controls the action.
Alligator's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator struggling to keep hold of the position.
Alligator biding his time, controlling Lalla.
Alligator looking to hold on to the position here but Lalla rolls and ends up regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alligator tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard.
Alligator pushes down on Lalla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alligator moves into full mount! Lalla won't be happy about that!
Alligator controlling the position easily from mount.

Alligator is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Alligator dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Lalla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alligator to the mat! Alligator manages to get full guard.

Alligator kicks Lalla off and gets to his feet.
Alligator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lalla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alligator.
Alligator with the inside leg kick.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown. Alligator tries to sprawl out of it but Lalla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alligator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alligator thuds his shin into the meat of Lalla's side.

Alligator gets caught napping as Lalla dives in and scores a takedown. Alligator manages to retain guard.
Lalla slips nicely into half guard.
Alligator moves into full guard.
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to his closed guard and prevents Lalla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alligator has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lalla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alligator pulls Lalla in close to prevent any damage.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alligator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Alligator is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alligator holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lalla forces his way into half guard.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Lalla works his way into full mount!
Lalla avoids the attempt from Alligator to control.

Lalla looking to secure an arm triangle but Alligator defends it well.

Lalla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator regains half guard.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
Alligator looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alligator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Lalla seems to be working for a kimura but Alligator defends the submission attempt.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.

Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alligator manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lalla is fighting to break Alligator's control of his arms but Alligator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Alligator wriggles free and stands up.
Alligator lands with a nice body punch.

Lalla scores with a takedown into Alligator's guard.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Alligator is controlling Lalla's posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alligator wants to get back to his feet but Lalla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lalla pushes down on Alligator's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Black Alligator.
I think Alligator 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!