PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ram Alvers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Natawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ram Alvers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alvers
vs
Natawa

184 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ram Alvers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Natawa!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alvers clinches up against the cage.
Alvers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Alvers manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alvers has his hands on Natawa's head, controlling the position.
Alvers'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.
Natawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natawa being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ram Alvers wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Alvers.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Natawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Natawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvers controlling the pace.
Natawa is looking to escape.
Alvers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Natawa looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvers is trying to control. Natawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Natawa is trying to stand back up but Alvers is controlling him
Alvers is nestled in close to Natawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Natawa is looking to escape.

Alvers seems to be working for a kimura but Natawa defends the submission attempt.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Natawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Natawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvers slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvers working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Natawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvers pulls his head out easily.
Alvers trying to control from half guard but Natawa is working away.

Natawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvers stalling.
Alvers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
It looks like Alvers is going to stand back up.
Alvers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Natawa!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvers wants to control the pace but Natawa is squirming around nicely.
Alvers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Natawa is looking to get to half guard.
Natawa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Alvers is landing with some decent strikes but Natawa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alvers landing strikes from the mount.
Natawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvers dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Natawa is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ram Alvers dominated that round.
That's time! Alvers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alvers forces Natawa back against the cage and clinches.
Natawa letting Alvers take a breather here.
Natawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Natawa is defending well for now.

Alvers has Natawa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alvers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Natawa tumbling to the mat - Alvers dives into Natawa's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Natawa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvers passes into side control.

Alvers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Natawa is looking for a sweep.
Alvers prevents Natawa from escaping the position.
Natawa is not content to let Alvers control the position.
Alvers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Natawa!
Natawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvers has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvers wants to control the pace but Natawa is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natawa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Alvers has hold of Natawa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Natawa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alvers unloading with bombs!
Natawa is trying to stand up.
Ram Alvers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvers content just to control the position here.
Alvers tries to control but Natawa wriggling away.
Alvers lands a couple of good shots and Natawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvers tries to get the hooks in deep but Natawa pushed the leg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natawa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Natawa can't escape the position.

Alvers working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Alvers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Alvers lands punches and elbows.
Alvers biding his time, controlling Natawa.

Natawa is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.

Alvers clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natawa stops a takedown attempt from Alvers.
Alvers wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Natawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Natawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvers's efforts to push away.
Alvers tries to pull guard but Natawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ram Alvers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvers has Natawa pressed against the cage, preventing Natawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvers tries for a takedown but Natawa manages to get underhooks.
Alvers tries to pull guard but Natawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ram Alvers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Natawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvers circles away.
Alvers is looking to clinch.
Alvers shoots for a takedown but Natawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Natawa tries to clinch but Alvers moves out of range.
Natawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvers circles away quickly and effectively.
Natawa throws a wild body kick that Alvers sees coming a mile off.
Alvers is looking to clinch but Natawa is avoiding it.
Natawa tries to clinch up.
Alvers keeps the fight on the outside.
Natawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Natawa darts in trying to clinch
and Alvers counters with a left to the body.
Natawa throws a series of strikes that have Alvers backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvers. Natawa does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvers checks a leg kick.
Natawa looks for a takedown but Alvers sprawls well.
Alvers keeps the fight on the outside.
Natawa fails in his attempt to clinch.

Alvers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Natawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Natawa is pushing Alvers's head away, looking to escape. Alvers manages to hold on to the position though.
Alvers trying to control the position but Natawa is working away.
Natawa tries to improve position but can't.
Alvers landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natawa looks to move to half guard but instead Alvers has passed into mount! Damn!
Alvers manages to capitalize on a mistake by Natawa to take his back!
Natawa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Natawa looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Natawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Natawa tries to escape the position.
Natawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Natawa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Alvers has good solid back control here.
Alvers looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Natawa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Alvers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Natawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alvers scores with punches to the body.
Natawa wants to get back to his feet.
Alvers controlling the position well here. Natawa rolled but Alvers kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natawa has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Alvers trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Natawa doesn't escape.

Alvers working for the choke.
Chuck Natawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvers has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Natawa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ram Alvers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ram Alvers!