PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calgary Alberta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alberta
vs
Vera

172 cm
28
194 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

177 cm
31
201 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calgary Alberta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Vera misses.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alberta was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
Alberta wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Alberta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vera throws a hook but Alberta avoids it easily.
Vera slaps away a takedown attempt from Alberta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vera shoots in and drives through. Alberta sprawls well.
Vera tries to bum rush Alberta with a series of wild strikes but Alberta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alberta defends it nicely.
Vera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vera shoots in and drives through. Alberta sprawls well.
Calgary Alberta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Efrain Vera.

Alberta gets a clinch.
Alberta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vera tries to score a body lock takedown but Alberta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vera is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alberta presses Vera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vera looks winded!
Alberta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vera's defenses.

It looks like Efrain Vera has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alberta.

Alberta drags the fight down to the ground.
Alberta keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.

Alberta is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vera presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Alberta effectively controlling the action here.

Alberta successfully pulls guard.
Vera prevents Alberta from getting back to his feet.
Alberta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alberta tries to get out of the position.
Vera cracks Alberta with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alberta looking for a sweep. Not yet Alberta, not yet.
Alberta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vera tries to get to full guard but Alberta has control of the leg.
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!
Vera is still trying to improve position.
Alberta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vera on the ground.
Vera manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberta chips away with some ground and pound.
Alberta wants to get up but he can't break Vera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alberta is looking to work some ground and pound but Vera has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alberta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alberta is working hard here to advance position.

Vera is looking to cinch up a triangle. Alberta throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vera's body to avoid the submission. Vera has instead reached around Alberta's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vera arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Efrain Vera!
Post fight, an emotional Efrain Vera said 'To the ones who doubted me, FUCK YOU!!! I'm here to stay!!!'.