PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Alvarez (ranked 772 p4p, 1885 weight class) and Erco De Beer (ranked 91 p4p, 218 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Erco De Beer enters the cage!

Alvarez
vs
De Beer

183 cm
20
157
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
165
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Hardcore Alchemy
HARDCORE

HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erco De Beer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Beer moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
We've been hearing reports that Alvarez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Alvarez gets control of De Beer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alvarez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is controlling De Beer's posture.

De Beer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alvarez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. De Beer is looking to defend but Alvarez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for De Beer! Alvarez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, De Beer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.