PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Constantinescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Alvarez
vs
Constantinescu

200 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
234 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paolo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Constantinescu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a push kick but Constantinescu slaps the foot to one side.
Constantinescu shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Constantinescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Constantinescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Constantinescu avoids the head kick by Alvarez.

Constantinescu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Constantinescu controlling from the top position.
Alvarez working a defensive guard but Constantinescu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Constantinescu happy to just control the position for now.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Constantinescu keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Constantinescu.
Alvarez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Constantinescu.
Constantinescu trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez tries to bench press Constantinescu off him but Constantinescu keeps the position.

Constantinescu stands up.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Alvarez forces Constantinescu back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Constantinescu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alvarez can't fight it off and eventually Constantinescu manages to take the fight to the floor. Alvarez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Constantinescu is one step ahead there.

Alvarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Constantinescu stacks Alvarez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Constantinescu!
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Constantinescu is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinescu trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Constantinescu on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Alvarez is not content to let Constantinescu control the position.
Constantinescu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinescu scores with a couple of short elbows.

Constantinescu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Constantinescu working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinescu slows the pace down.
Constantinescu gets to mount! Alvarez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alvarez throws a lazy head kick
and Constantinescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Constantinescu throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Constantinescu circles away.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Constantinescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Constantinescu circles away.

Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Constantinescu, pushing him back against the cage.
Constantinescu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Constantinescu gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Constantinescu gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Constantinescu manages to get underhooks.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinescu jumps guard but Alvarez stands there with Constantinescu around his waist. Constantinescu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Constantinescu.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Constantinescu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Constantinescu moved away.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Constantinescu pushes him off.
Constantinescu throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.

Constantinescu clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Constantinescu manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Constantinescu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Constantinescu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Constantinescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns Constantinescu into the cage.
Constantinescu tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Constantinescu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Constantinescu successfully pulls guard.
Constantinescu pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Constantinescu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Constantinescu keeps moving.
Emil Constantinescu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Constantinescu is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Constantinescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paolo Alvarez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Constantinescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Constantinescu misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Constantinescu avoids it.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.

Constantinescu has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Constantinescu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Constantinescu gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Alvarez prevents Constantinescu from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Constantinescu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez prevents Constantinescu from breaking the clinch.
Constantinescu is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Constantinescu down to the mat. Constantinescu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Constantinescu drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Constantinescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Constantinescu. Constantinescu maintains the clinch.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Constantinescu is defending well.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Constantinescu prevents it.
Constantinescu has Alvarez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Constantinescu taking a breather.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinescu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Emil Constantinescu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Constantinescu tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Constantinescu tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Constantinescu drops back down to his feet.
Constantinescu wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Constantinescu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Constantinescu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.

Alvarez wants the takedown. Constantinescu is fighting it off but Alvarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Constantinescu's guard against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinescu working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Constantinescu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard.

Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constantinescu wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Constantinescu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinescu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Constantinescu from controlling successfully.
Constantinescu is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Constantinescu stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Constantinescu closes the distance and clinches.

Constantinescu has clasped his hands together around Alvarez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Constantinescu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Constantinescu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinescu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Constantinescu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alvarez looks to move to half guard but instead Constantinescu has passed into mount! Damn!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constantinescu wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Paolo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emil Constantinescu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Constantinescu with a couple of short strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Constantinescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Constantinescu 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Constantinescu!
A victorious Emil Constantinescu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.