PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcatraz comes to the cage accompanied by The Ducky Boys - Break Me. Ioannidis has chosen If I Can't - 50 Cent as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alcatraz
vs
Ioannidis

180 cm
31
180 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcatraz lands a jab to Ioannidis's midsection.

Alcatraz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alcatraz tries to work over Ioannidis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ioannidis managing to block the knees to the body from Alcatraz.

Ioannidis breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Alcatraz. No joy for Ioannidis on that attempt.
Ioannidis looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Alcatraz clinches.
Nice body punch from Alcatraz - that landed with a thud.
Ioannidis is trying to break the clinch but Alcatraz is controlling him.
Ioannidis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alcatraz after a bit of a struggle.
Alcatraz lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Aristos Ioannidis has been cut.

Ioannidis has clasped his hands together around Alcatraz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcatraz tries to improve position but can't.
Alcatraz sneaks back into half guard.
Ioannidis is looking to advance position but Alcatraz won't allow it.

Alcatraz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ioannidis pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis trying to control the pace.
Ioannidis trying to control from half guard but Alcatraz is working away.
Ioannidis wants to pass the guard but Alcatraz is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcatraz tries to get to full guard but Ioannidis has control of the leg.

Alcatraz looking for submissions off his back.

Ioannidis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alcatraz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Ioannidis is going to stand back up.
Ioannidis is taking a breather. Alcatraz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alcatraz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ioannidis trying to control from half guard but Alcatraz is working away.

Alcatraz pushes Ioannidis off and gets back to his feet.

Alcatraz moves into the clinch.
Ioannidis prevents a body shot from Alcatraz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ioannidis wants to break free but Alcatraz has control.

Ioannidis breaks from the clinch.
Alcatraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ioannidis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ioannidis doesn't manage to clinch there - Alcatraz circles away.
Alcatraz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ioannidis.
Alcatraz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alcatraz lands a leg kick that knocks Ioannidis off balance momentarily.
Alcatraz connects with an inside leg kick.
Robbie Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ioannidis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alcatraz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ioannidis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alcatraz but Alcatraz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robbie Alcatraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristos Ioannidis.

Ioannidis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alcatraz's guard.
Ioannidis wants to control from the top but Alcatraz keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz has Ioannidis pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ioannidis with a nice head shot there.
Ioannidis postures up.
Ioannidis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ioannidis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ioannidis slips nicely into half guard.
Alcatraz is trying to get back to full guard.
Alcatraz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ioannidis trying to control from half guard but Alcatraz is working away.

Alcatraz actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robbie Alcatraz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aristos Ioannidis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ioannidis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alcatraz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ioannidis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ioannidis is looking to advance position but Alcatraz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Aristos Ioannidis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alcatraz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ioannidis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alcatraz controlling the pace for now.
Alcatraz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
BOOM! Alcatraz connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannidis tries to improve his position but instead Alcatraz has taken his back!
Ioannidis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alcatraz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ioannidis tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Ioannidis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz not allowing Ioannidis to control his hands.
Ioannidis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Alcatraz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ioannidis holding both Alcatraz 's hands and preventing any damage.

Alcatraz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ioannidis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alcatraz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ioannidis's body.

Alcatraz tightening his grip on Ioannidis, looking for the choke.
Ioannidis trying to control the hands but Alcatraz won't let him.
Ioannidis wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Ioannidis right now.

Alcatraz has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ioannidis is in real trouble here. Alcatraz gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ioannidis is tapping out! Alcatraz wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robbie Alcatraz!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Alcatraz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.