PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fransisco Alveraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chrisoff Lebene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alveraz comes into the arena with Silly Shoes blaring out of the sound system. Lebene is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go to Sleep-Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alveraz
vs
Lebene

175 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
21
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fransisco Alveraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chrisoff Lebene!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alveraz fakes the leg kick and cracks Lebene in the body.
Alveraz shoots in looking for a takedown. Lebene tries to sprawl out of it but Alveraz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lebene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lebene takes one to the side of the head.
Alveraz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Alveraz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lebene on his heels. He'll look to pass Lebene's guard now, I'm sure.
Alveraz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alveraz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lebene is retaining full guard.
Alveraz is looking to pass into half guard but Lebene pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lebene is in guard.
Lebene missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alveraz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lebene.
Lebene with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lebene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lebene throws an elbow that misses. Alveraz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lebene's guard. Nice move by Alveraz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alveraz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lebene is keeping the position for now.
Alveraz wants to control from the top but Lebene keeps moving.
Lebene is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alveraz wants to pass the guard but Lebene is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alveraz prevents Lebene from getting back to his feet.

Lebene has his feet on Alveraz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Lebene feints and as Alveraz raises his hands in defense, Lebene changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lebene missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alveraz has momentary wrist control but Lebene slips an elbow through the middle.

Lebene has gone for a leg lock! Alveraz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lebene's guard.
Alveraz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alveraz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alveraz throws a strike but Lebene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alveraz trying to keep a closed guard but Lebene is proving a slippery customer.
Lebene throwing strikes but missing.
Alveraz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lebene with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lebene trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lebene accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alveraz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lebene.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebene throwing strikes from guard but Alveraz blocks nicely.
Lebene is looking to pass into half guard but Alveraz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alveraz is in guard.
Lebene is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alveraz is controlling him.
Lebene has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alveraz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alveraz wants to pass the guard but Lebene is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lebene manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alveraz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chrisoff Lebene will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lebene pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alveraz back to the cage. Lebene follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alveraz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lebene.

Lebene looking to score a takedown here. Alveraz is defending well but Lebene drives through and ends up in Alveraz's guard.
Lebene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lebene missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lebene is in close to Alveraz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebene lands a couple of elbows.
Chrisoff Lebene has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lebene throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alveraz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Lebene drops back looking for a leg! Alveraz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alveraz manages to kick Lebene off! Lebene jumps back into Alveraz's guard.
Lebene throwing strikes from guard but Alveraz blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebene trying to control the position from guard on top but Alveraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alveraz looking to control.
Lebene trying to control the position from guard on top but Alveraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lebene postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alveraz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lebene, into his guard.
Alveraz trying to control but Lebene is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lebene wriggles free and stands up.
Alveraz lands with a nice body kick.
Fransisco Alveraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alveraz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lebene throws a combination that misses
and Alveraz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lebene's knee momentarily.
Alveraz scores with a punch to the head.
Lebene drops his hands momentarily and Alveraz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Alveraz pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebene throws a big elbow that misses.
Lebene landing some decent shots from guard.
Lebene slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lebene wants to control from the top but Alveraz keeps moving.
Lebene might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alveraz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alveraz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lebene blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alveraz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lebene makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Lebene scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lebene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alveraz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lebene throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alveraz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lebene's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebene misses with a head shot. Alveraz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lebene lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrisoff Lebene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alveraz throws a head kick that Lebene semi-blocks.
Lebene walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alveraz.
Lebene blocks a head kick by Alveraz.
Alveraz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lebene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lebene takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Lebene looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alveraz!
Lebene lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lebene throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alveraz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Lebene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alveraz has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alveraz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lebene.
Lebene looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alveraz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lebene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alveraz keeps working.
Alveraz won't allow Lebene to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lebene lands a nice short elbow.

Lebene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alveraz is just riding it out for now. Lebene eventually gives up the hold.
Alveraz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lebene scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebene not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lebene wants to free his trapped foot but Alveraz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alveraz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lebene.
Lebene missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alveraz wants to control but Lebene is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebene thows a huge punch but Alveraz dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebene is stalling here. Alveraz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lebene seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alveraz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alveraz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alveraz advances to full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Alveraz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alveraz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Alveraz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alveraz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lebene tries to hold on but Alveraz pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebene wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lebene is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chrisoff Lebene is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alveraz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alveraz looking to finish with strikes here!
Fransisco Alveraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alveraz thowing shots but they're missing.
Alveraz with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebene avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alveraz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alveraz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chrisoff Lebene.
I've got Lebene 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrisoff Lebene!
A less than humble Chrisoff Lebene misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.