PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Mansfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Mansfield could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Alcatraz's chin.

Mansfield
vs
Alcatraz

183 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Mansfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Alcatraz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alcatraz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alcatraz trying to mount his opponent but Mansfield defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcatraz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansfield's head.
Mansfield is not content to let Alcatraz control the position.
Still in half guard, Alcatraz seems content to control.
Alcatraz wants to control but Mansfield is keeping him busy.
Mansfield is trying to maintain the position but Alcatraz is very close to passing his half guard.
Mansfield's coaches at The Pitt have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Alcatraz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mansfield is pressing down on Alcatraz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alcatraz trying to control but Mansfield is working from the bottom.
Mansfield looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mansfield's guard.
Alcatraz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mansfield!
Mansfield looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Alcatraz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mansfield to take his back!
Mansfield prevents Alcatraz from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Mansfield's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Mansfield preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alcatraz.
Mansfield tries to roll but Alcatraz sticks to his back.

Alcatraz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mansfield is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Alcatraz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mansfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Mansfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alcatraz wants to pass to mount but Mansfield is defending the position.
Alcatraz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansfield's head.
Alcatraz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mansfield reverses the position - he's now on top in Alcatraz's guard.
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing Mansfield from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansfield slips nicely into half guard.
Alcatraz wants to get back to full guard.

Mansfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alcatraz is trying to control but can't.
Mansfield is looking to take a break and control but Alcatraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mansfield is trying to work for a kimura but Alcatraz is defending well.

Mansfield seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries to get to full guard but Mansfield has control of the leg.

Mansfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alcatraz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mansfield.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alcatraz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing Mansfield from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Alcatraz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mansfield is defending well. Alcatraz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mansfield has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Alcatraz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Alcatraz!