PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Alvarez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Alvarez
vs
Alves

185 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION
THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Alves!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Alvarez.

Alvarez swings around for an armbar but Alves sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarez's guard.

Alvarez has his foot on Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves 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.
Alves passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alves trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alvarez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alvarez throws a series of strikes that have Alves backpedaling.
Alvarez cracks Alves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Alves is rocked!
Alves connects with a high kick.

Alvarez scores with a takedown into Alves's guard.

Alvarez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alves dives on top into guard.

Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alves trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.

Alvarez has his foot on Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Alves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
Alves trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wanted to stand there but Alvarez had control of the position.

Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.

Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Alves gets to his feet. Alvarez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alves throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.

Alvarez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Alvarez decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alves tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Alves fakes the leg kick and cracks Alvarez in the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Alves.
Jose Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A big right from Alves misses.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alves connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alvarez postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Alvarez stops Alves from standing up.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.

Alvarez has gone for a leg lock! Alves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alvarez's guard.

Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvarez's guard.
Alves is looking to advance position but Alvarez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Alves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Alvarez goes for an armbar but Alves turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alves.
Alves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez looking for subs off his back but Alves has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alves wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.

Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four 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.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alves defends it easily.
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 Eddie Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Alves scores with a kick to the body.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Alvarez.
Alves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Alvarez is thwarting Alves's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves missing with punches from the bottom.

Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Alves defends it.

Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alves sees it coming and defends easily.

Alves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Alvarez stands up and beckons Alves to join him on the feet.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Alves counters with a head kick. That will keep Alvarez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice jab there from Alvarez.
Alves throws a nice head kick!
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Eddie Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Alves wants to clinch.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Alvarez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez throws a one two combo.

Alvarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but Alvarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alvarez prevents Alves from standing back up.
Alves trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.

Alvarez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alves is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Alvarez!