PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Alvarez (ranked 1860 p4p, 2532 weight class) and Jameson Bojangles (ranked 226 p4p, 301 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jameson Bojangles enters the cage!

Alvarez
vs
Bojangles

183 cm
20
157
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
27
148
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

HELLBENT

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jameson Bojangles!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bojangles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bojangles throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.

Alvarez forces Bojangles back against the cage and clinches.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bojangles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bojangles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bojangles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alvarez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bojangles uses from the top position.
Alvarez pulls Bojangles in to control the position.
Bojangles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing Bojangles from standing up.
Bojangles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bojangles is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bojangles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Alvarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bojangles is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez retains his lightweight title!
Tyler Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.