PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Alverez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Maximus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maximus
vs
Alverez

173 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
150 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alverez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alverez's head.
Alverez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maximus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maximus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Maximus lands.
A jab lands there for Maximus.
Maximus cracks Alverez with a good jab.

Maximus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maximus lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Alverez keeps moving.
Alverez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Alverez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maximus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alverez's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maximus.
Maximus lands a nice elbow.
Maximus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alverez blocks an elbow strike.
Maximus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maximus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maximus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maximus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alverez's brow.
Maximus can't find room to land a body shot as Alverez controls the action.
Alverez blocks an elbow strike from Maximus.
Alverez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Maximus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus lands an elbow that stopped Alverez in his tracks for a moment.
Maximus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alverez is trying to drag Maximus to the mat but Maximus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Maximus.
Maximus presses Alverez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alverez backwards.
Maximus misses with an elbow strike.
Alverez avoids the elbow strike from Maximus, against the cage.
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alverez blocks the elbow strike.
Maximus lands an elbow inside.
Maximus lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus scores with a hook to the body.
Maximus prevents the takedown attempt.
DJ Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Alverez.
Maximus lands an elbow just above Alverez 's eye.
Maximus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alverez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maximus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Maximus.
Maximus lands a damaging elbow.
Alverez tries to score a body lock takedown but Maximus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maximus lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maximus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximus.
Maximus lands a nice elbow.
Alverez takes an elbow to the temple.
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alverez dodges an elbow strike from Maximus.
Maximus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maximus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alverez has Maximus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maximus lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Maximus.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from Maximus as the two fighters clinch.
Maximus lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maximus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alverez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Maximus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximus.
Alverez has a takedown stuffed.
Alverez looks for a takedown but Maximus sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Maximus.
Maximus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alverez is breathing heavily.
Alverez moves forwards but Maximus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alverez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maximus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alverez was covering up waiting for the punch and Maximus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Alverez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Alverez is retaining full guard.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Alverez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverez is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alverez on the ground.
Alverez slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Alverez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Alverez there.
Alverez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alverez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maximus!
Alverez controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alverez working Maximus over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alverez controlling from the full mount.
Alverez landing strikes from the mount and Maximus is in trouble!
Alverez raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Alverez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maximus looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alverez controlling his opponent.
Alverez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alverez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alverez drives through with a takedown into Maximus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alverez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alverez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alverez wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Alverez throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alverez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alverez keeps trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverez content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Aaron Alverez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maximus cracks Alverez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maximus scores with a nice right hand.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Alverez gets a takedown into half guard.
Alverez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Alverez.
Nice straight punches there by Maximus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximus.

Alverez gets the takedown into side control.
Maximus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus struggling a bit here.

Alverez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Alverez is trying to get an arm triangle but Maximus is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Alverez advances nicely into full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alverez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maximus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alverez controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Alverez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alverez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alverez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alverez!