PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn Vos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ware
vs
Vos

184 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alonzo Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finn Vos!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick by Vos misses
and Ware counters with a three punch combo that has Vos backing up. Vos nods at Ware to acknowledge the strikes.
Vos throws a head kick but Ware moves out of range.
Ware showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vos.
A big left from Vos misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ware.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ware wants to control but Vos is keeping him busy.
Ware is putting a hurting on Vos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ware cracks Vos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vos wants to control but Ware postures up.
Vos looks winded!
Ware cracks Vos with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware lands a nice forearm strike.
Vos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ware working Vos over with strikes.
Vos has hold of Ware's hands but Ware slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ware takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ware missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ware is controlling the pace.
Vos taking some punishment here, with Ware in his half guard.
Vos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vos is looking to control Ware's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vos avoid being mounted?
Vos is trying to get back to full guard.
Ware missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ware scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ware lands with some strikes.
Ware landing shots from mount.
Ware wants to control the pace but Vos is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Ware.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ware lands a couple of good shots and Vos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ware punishes Vos with strikes from the back mount.
Vos is taking damage to the body and head.
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.
Ware throwing damaging strikes from the back! Vos could be in trouble here!
Ware throwing damaging strikes from the back! Vos could be in trouble here!
Ware gets his hands free as Vos looks to control.
Vos tries to break free.
Ware biding his time, controlling Vos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware has the hooks in. Vos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ware connects with a big shot to the side of Vos's head.
Ware loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Vos hold on?
Vos is trying to remain composed but Ware is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vos can't escape the position.
Vos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vos is taking damage to the body and head.
Ware gets his hands free as Vos looks to control.
Ware scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Vos is looking for a way out.
Ware controlling the position well here. Vos rolled but Ware kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Ware dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Finn Vos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ware shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vos pinned against the cage. Vos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ware with a poor takedown
and Vos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vos misses with a series of wild punches.

Ware fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vos to the ground. Ware is now in Vos's guard.
Ware with a nice head shot there.
Alonzo Ware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ware is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vos is breathing heavily.
Ware chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vos is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ware tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vos throws a big elbow that misses.
Ware is looking to sweep but instead, Vos has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ware manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ware preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ware trying to control the position.
Vos slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware gets full guard.

Ware has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Vos from controlling successfully.
Ware has his hands on Vos's head, controlling the position.

Vos is posturing up here but Ware has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vos tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vos has to tap! Slick submission there by Ware!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonzo Ware!