PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alighieri's choice of entrance music: Mosquito Song by Queens Of The Stone Age. Perrin Aybara had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Aybara
vs
Alighieri

188 cm
28
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
31
245 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Alighieri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aybara gets caught napping as Alighieri dives in and scores a takedown. Aybara manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alighieri postures up.
Aybara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alighieri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Alighieri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aybara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aybara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aybara!
Alighieri is trying to control Aybara's posture but Aybara avoids it.
Alighieri gets back to half guard.
Aybara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alighieri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alighieri wants to control but Aybara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aybara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aybara with shots to the head and body - Alighieri looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Alighieri because Aybara loaded up on that one.
Aybara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alighieri tries to lock up and control but Aybara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alighieri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aybara looking to finish with strikes here!
Aybara misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Alighieri tries to lock up and control but Aybara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aybara throwing strikes here but Alighieri is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Aybara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aybara looking to finish Alighieri with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alighieri!
Alighieri tries to hold on but Aybara postures up.
Aybara misses with a head shot.
Alighieri tries to hold on but Aybara pushes him away.
Alighieri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aybara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alighieri is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alighieri tries to hold on but Aybara postures up.
Aybara lands with some strikes.
Aybara avoids the attempt from Alighieri to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aybara throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Aybara lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alighieri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alighieri regains half guard.
Aybara is looking to take a break and control but Alighieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara is pressing down on Alighieri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alighieri is holding on for now.
Aybara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aybara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alighieri defending well though.
Aybara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alighieri trying to hold on to Aybara's head to control him but Aybara postures up.
Alighieri won't allow Aybara to pass to mount.
Aybara wants to take a breather but Alighieri is having none of it.
Aybara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alighieri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aybara.
Alighieri is trying to stand up here but Aybara is controlling him well.
Alighieri moves into full guard.
Aybara throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aybara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alighieri pulls Aybara in close to prevent any damage.
Aybara throwing strikes but missing.
Alighieri is adopting a defensive guard.
Aybara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aybara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aybara is looking to work some ground and pound but Alighieri has wrist control.
Alighieri working a defensive guard here.
Alighieri wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aybara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aybara postures up.

Tristan Alighieri has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Alighieri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aybara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aybara scores with a nice right hand.
Alighieri throws out a powerful jab.
Alighieri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aybara.
Aybara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aybara needs to keep his hands up - Alighieri had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aybara throws a hook but Alighieri blocks it.

Alighieri throws a left that rocks Aybara and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Alighieri dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Aybara regain composure!

Aybara is rocked!

It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.
Aybara wants to control but Alighieri postures up.
Alighieri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alighieri working the strikes but Aybara uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aybara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alighieri throwing strikes but missing.
Aybara trying to keep a closed guard but Alighieri is proving a slippery customer.
Alighieri trying to control but Aybara is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri landing some decent shots from guard.
Aybara pulls Alighieri in close to his closed guard and prevents Alighieri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alighieri wants to control from the top but Aybara keeps moving.
Alighieri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aybara is trying to control the position but Alighieri postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Perrin Aybara.
Aybara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alighieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aybara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alighieri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Alighieri lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Aybara sprawling to the canvas. Alighieri follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Aybara hang on?
Aybara preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alighieri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aybara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alighieri.
Alighieri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Alighieri seems to be working for a kimura but Aybara defends the submission attempt.
Alighieri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aybara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alighieri not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alighieri connects with a nice short shot to Aybara's temple.
Alighieri lands with a punch from half guard.
Alighieri thows a huge punch but Aybara dodges it nicely.
Alighieri is keen to just control but Aybara is a slippery customer.
Alighieri thows a huge punch but Aybara dodges it nicely.
Alighieri winds up and cracks Aybara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aybara is trying is best to control the position here.
Alighieri is trying to control the action in half guard but Aybara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alighieri throwing shots but Aybara is blocking nicely.
Alighieri is thwarting Aybara's attempts to control the position.

Alighieri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alighieri stands up and beckons Aybara to join him on the feet.
Alighieri fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Aybara.
Alighieri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alighieri misses with a body kick.
Aybara checks a leg kick nicely.
Aybara takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Aybara forces Alighieri back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alighieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alighieri blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Alighieri.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alighieri misses with a punch to the body.

Alighieri successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Alighieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alighieri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aybara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tristan Alighieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Aybara closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Alighieri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alighieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Aybara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alighieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Alighieri tries to score a body lock takedown but Aybara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aybara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alighieri presses Aybara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alighieri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alighieri scores with a hook to the body.
Alighieri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aybara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tristan Alighieri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aybara.
Alighieri misses with the head strike.
Alighieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alighieri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alighieri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aybara.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alighieri tries a body shot but Aybara blocks it.
Alighieri has a couple of punches blocked by Aybara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri working aggressively here.
Aybara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alighieri's efforts to push away.
Alighieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Aybara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alighieri dodges an elbow strike from Aybara.
Alighieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Aybara.
A right hook to the body lands for Alighieri.
Alighieri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aybara misses with the head strike.
Alighieri can't find room to land a body shot as Aybara controls the action.
Aybara throws an elbow but it misses.
Alighieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Aybara lands an elbow inside.
Aybara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alighieri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Alighieri can't get the takedown.
Perrin Aybara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Alighieri.
Alighieri lands an uppercut.
Aybara scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Alighieri.
Alighieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alighieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aybara misses with an elbow over the top.
Alighieri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alighieri working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alighieri.
Alighieri blocks an elbow strike.
Alighieri has a couple of punches blocked by Aybara.
Aybara pushes off an throws an elbow but Alighieri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aybara swings wildly with an uppercut but Alighieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aybara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aybara blocks an uppercut.
Alighieri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alighieri lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aybara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aybara scores with a shot to the side of Alighieri's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri blocks an elbow strike from Aybara.
Alighieri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aybara blocks a body shot from Alighieri.
Alighieri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aybara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aybara.
Aybara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alighieri backwards.
Aybara misses with the head strike.
Aybara pushes Alighieri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aybara throws a punch but it's blocked by Alighieri.
Aybara blocks a body shot from Alighieri.
Aybara prevents a body shot from Alighieri.
Alighieri prevents a body shot from Aybara.
Alighieri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alighieri lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alighieri.
A nice left hand lands by Alighieri.
Aybara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alighieri lands a left hand.
Oh Aybara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alighieri lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alighieri manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Aybara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Aybara clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Alighieri on the inside.
Aybara lands an elbow inside.
Aybara tries to throw a body punch but Alighieri avoids it by throwing Aybara back against the cage.
Aybara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alighieri's elbow.
Aybara seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Aybara.
Aybara tries to throw a body punch but Alighieri avoids it by throwing Aybara back against the cage.
A short right from Alighieri.
Aybara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Aybara.
Alighieri blocking some punches.
Aybara throws a punch but it's blocked by Alighieri.
Alighieri digs a right hand into Aybara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aybara's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alighieri lands a body punch.
Alighieri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.
Alighieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alighieri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Alighieri really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aybara misses with a wild body shot.
Tristan Alighieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aybara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alighieri.
Aybara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alighieri.
Alighieri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alighieri throws a body punch but Aybara moves out of range.
Alighieri scores with a shot to the body.
Aybara throws the left hand but Alighieri avoids the punch easily.
Alighieri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aybara ducks under a wild hook from Alighieri.
A big right from Aybara misses.
Aybara takes a swing at Alighieri's ribcage but misses.
Alighieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aybara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aybara. Alighieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Aybara as Alighieri shoots in.
Good shot there by Alighieri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Alighieri darts in and clinches Aybara up against the cage.
Alighieri tries to throw a body punch but Aybara avoids it by throwing Alighieri back against the cage.
Aybara lands an elbow inside that Alighieri shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alighieri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aybara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alighieri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aybara has a couple of punches blocked by Alighieri.
A short left from Alighieri.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aybara throws an elbow but misses.
Aybara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alighieri backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aybara.
Alighieri lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aybara prevents a body shot from Alighieri.
Alighieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alighieri lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Alighieri as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alighieri connects with a big uppercut there that sends Aybara tumbling to the ground! Alighieri follows him down into his guard.
Aybara has momentary wrist control but Alighieri slips an elbow through the middle.
Alighieri connects with a couple of short punches.
Alighieri trying to control but Aybara is working from the bottom.
Aybara has momentary wrist control but Alighieri slips an elbow through the middle.
Aybara manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alighieri is looking to improve his position but Aybara isn't that keen on the idea.
Alighieri slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aybara is trying to control the action in half guard but Alighieri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aybara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri trying to control but Aybara postures up.
Aybara is trying to control. Alighieri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alighieri is looking to control Aybara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alighieri avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tristan Alighieri has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tristan Alighieri was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aybara blocks a jab.
Aybara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alighieri looks for a takedown but Aybara sprawls well.
Perrin Aybara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Alighieri.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aybara, as that shot connected.
Alighieri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alighieri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aybara scores with a takedown into Alighieri's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aybara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alighieri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aybara is looking to work some ground and pound but Alighieri has wrist control.
Aybara connects with a couple of short punches.
Alighieri is trying to keep Aybara in close.
Alighieri lands some strikes from the bottom.
Aybara trying to control but Alighieri is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alighieri controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Alighieri dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Aybara clinches up with Alighieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Aybara pushes Alighieri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alighieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alighieri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aybara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Aybara.
Aybara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aybara lands an elbow inside that Alighieri shrugs off.
Aybara digs a right hand into Alighieri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alighieri's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alighieri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aybara.
Aybara misses with a body punch.
Alighieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Aybara lands a shot to the body.
Alighieri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Aybara lands with a light punch inside.
Aybara lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Alighieri.
Aybara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alighieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Aybara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara lands with a light punch inside.
Aybara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alighieri backwards.
Aybara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aybara digs a right hand into Alighieri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alighieri's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aybara.
Alighieri misses with the head strike.
Alighieri takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Tristan Alighieri has been cut.
Aybara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alighieri backwards.
Aybara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alighieri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aybara is leaning against Alighieri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aybara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alighieri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aybara lands a left hand.
Aybara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aybara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alighieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alighieri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Aybara scores with a nice short uppercut.

Alighieri is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara lands an elbow inside that Alighieri shrugs off.
Alighieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Aybara finish him?
Alighieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Aybara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aybara prevents a body shot from Alighieri.
Aybara lands an elbow that stopped Alighieri in his tracks for a moment.
Aybara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aybara pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Alighieri! Aybara unloads with more strikes and Alighieri sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perrin Aybara!