PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartosz Solomon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Alonso
vs
Solomon

188 cm
26
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartosz Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso stuffs the takedown attempt from Solomon. Solomon gets slowly back to his feet.
Alonso throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.

Alonso closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Solomon to the mat! Solomon manages to get full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alonso forces his way into half guard.

Alonso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solomon is just riding it out for now. Alonso eventually gives up the hold.
Solomon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Solomon has hold of Alonso's hands but Alonso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alonso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alonso looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso landing punches.
Alonso controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alonso is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Alonso extends the arm and Solomon is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Alonso!