PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stancis Mingannourmagomedov (ranked 24359 p4p, 5327 weight class) and Edwardo Alva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Edwardo Alva was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Mingannourmagomedov
vs
Alva

225 cm
26
265
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
215
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Stancis Mingannourmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edwardo Alva !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mingannourmagomedov.
Alva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alva is looking to score with low kicks.
Mingannourmagomedov avoids the head kick by Alva .

Mingannourmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alva missing with knees to the body.
Mingannourmagomedov dodges an elbow strike from Alva .
Alva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mingannourmagomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mingannourmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mingannourmagomedov is trying to pull guard but Alva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mingannourmagomedov's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alva avoids it.
Alva trying to stall but Mingannourmagomedov improves his position.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to circle away but Alva has him pinned against the cage.

Mingannourmagomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Alva postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mingannourmagomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alva preventing the sweep.
Mingannourmagomedov looking to control.
Mingannourmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alva wants to control from the top but Mingannourmagomedov keeps moving.
Mingannourmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mingannourmagomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingannourmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mingannourmagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mingannourmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alva keeps working.
Mingannourmagomedov prevents Alva from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mingannourmagomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alva sees it coming and defends easily.
Mingannourmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Alva is defending well.
Mingannourmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Alva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mingannourmagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mingannourmagomedov works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mingannourmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Alva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to control but Alva wriggling away.
Mingannourmagomedov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alva ?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alva is in a horrible position here. Mingannourmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Mingannourmagomedov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stancis Mingannourmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mingannourmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mingannourmagomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alva .

Mingannourmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.

Alva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwardo Alva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mingannourmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alva misses with an elbow over the top.

Mingannourmagomedov pulls Alva into guard.
Mingannourmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mingannourmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingannourmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Alva is breathing heavily.
Mingannourmagomedov looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alva is looking to stand up but Mingannourmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Mingannourmagomedov trying to control but Alva is working from the bottom.

Mingannourmagomedov gets to his feet. Alva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mingannourmagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mingannourmagomedov cracks Alva with an open hand slap.

It looks like Edwardo Alva has been cut.
We've been informed that Alva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stancis Mingannourmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Alva . No joy for Mingannourmagomedov on that attempt.
Alva leaves Mingannourmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingannourmagomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Mingannourmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stancis Mingannourmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mingannourmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alva walks away with a smile on his face. Mingannourmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Mingannourmagomedov rushes Alva and presses him up against the cage.

Alva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mingannourmagomedov throws a push kick but Alva slaps the foot to one side.
Mingannourmagomedov dives in and grabs Alva 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alva pushes down on Mingannourmagomedov's head and hops out.

Mingannourmagomedov clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alva scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Mingannourmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Mingannourmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alva tries to avoid it but Mingannourmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alva to the ground. Alva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Alva moves into range and clinches up with Mingannourmagomedov.
Alva avoiding damage as Mingannourmagomedov throws knees to the body.

Alva breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Alva as Mingannourmagomedov shoots in.

Alva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mingannourmagomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mingannourmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alva can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to pull guard but Alva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mingannourmagomedov.
Alva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alva stalling in the clinch but Mingannourmagomedov improves position.
Mingannourmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alva keeps control of Mingannourmagomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Mingannourmagomedov jumps guard and drags Alva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mingannourmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stancis Mingannourmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edwardo Alva 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Alva gets tackled into the cage by Mingannourmagomedov. Mingannourmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Mingannourmagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Alva is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Alva .
Mingannourmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Alva swings wildly with an uppercut but Mingannourmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mingannourmagomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Alva .
Mingannourmagomedov tries for a takedown but Alva manages to get underhooks.
Alva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alva trying to land knees to the body.
Mingannourmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stancis Mingannourmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mingannourmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alva 's waist but Alva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mingannourmagomedov off to one side.

Mingannourmagomedov forces Alva back against the cage and clinches.
Alva throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingannourmagomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mingannourmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mingannourmagomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Alva .
Alva tries to land a knee to the head but Mingannourmagomedov blocks with his arms.
Mingannourmagomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alva prevents a takedown attempt there.

Mingannourmagomedov pulls guard successfully.
Alva postures up.
Alva pushing down on Mingannourmagomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alva prevents Mingannourmagomedov from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingannourmagomedov is looking to control Alva 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mingannourmagomedov avoid being mounted?
Alva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mingannourmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mingannourmagomedov gets full guard.

Mingannourmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mingannourmagomedov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alva has his hands clasped together but Mingannourmagomedov extends and breaks Alva 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mingannourmagomedov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stancis Mingannourmagomedov!