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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sanouk Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Alves (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.
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150 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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167 cm
35
149 lbs
28 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanouk Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fairtex counters with a single leg into guard. Alves didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alves wants to improve his position but instead Fairtex has moved into half guard.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fairtex defends it easily.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fairtex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fairtex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alves wants to improve his position but instead Fairtex has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves wants to hit a switch here but Fairtex passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alves there!
Fairtex manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alves to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to escape the position.
Fairtex stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Alves takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
Alves takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fairtex sprawls well initially but Alves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fairtex has one foot on Alves's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alves has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fairtex is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alves stuns Fairtex with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alves misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely.
Alves throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fairtex keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves misses with a combination
and Fairtex counters with a shoot takedown. Alves fights it but they end up in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex wants to stand but Alves has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fairtex needs to keep his hands up - Alves had a free shot at his head there.
Alves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Alves is predictable there
so Fairtex counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fairtex has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fairtex escapes and throws Alves's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Fairtex wants to stand but Alves has his arm trapped.
Alves is looking to regain half guard here but Fairtex keeps moving and retains side control.
Alves keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to work for a sweep but Fairtex has mounted him!
Fairtex prevents Alves from getting the reversal.
Alves is still trying to improve position.
Alves gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fairtex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves working for submissions but it's allowed Fairtex to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex prevents Alves from improving his position.
Fairtex stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fairtex circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fairtex's head.
Nice takedown defense from Fairtex. No joy for Alves on that attempt.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Davi Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Fairtex moved out of range.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
Alves lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Alves is predictable there
and Fairtex decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alves's guard.
Alves working for a triangle but Fairtex defends it easily.
Alves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fairtex has picked Alves up and slammed him! Alves can't keep hold of the triangle and Fairtex manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking to regain half guard here but Fairtex keeps moving and retains side control.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fairtex's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves has a closed guard, preventing Fairtex from standing up.
Davi Alves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves is looking to sweep but instead, Fairtex has passed into half guard.
Fairtex tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is looking to get back to full guard here but Fairtex has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fairtex stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
Alves tries to work over Fairtex's front leg with a kick but Fairtex checks it.
Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davi Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davi Alves!
During a confident post fight interview, Davi Alves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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