|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alverez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Vasemagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Alverez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rauno Vasemagi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasemagi blocks a head kick by Alverez.
Alverez throws a series of punches but Vasemagi moves out of range.
Alverez doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasemagi circles away.
Alverez misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasemagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alverez but Alverez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasemagi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alverez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasemagi somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasemagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alverez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddie Alverez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauno Vasemagi.
Alverez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alverez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alverez wants to stand but Vasemagi is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alverez wants to get up but he can't break Vasemagi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vasemagi trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alverez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alverez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vasemagi, up you get!
Alverez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasemagi has his takedown stuffed
and Alverez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vasemagi looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasemagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasemagi misses with a takedown
and Alverez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alverez.
Vasemagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Alverez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alverez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Alverez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alverez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vasemagi.
It looks like Rauno Vasemagi has been cut.
Alverez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alverez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasemagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alverez counters with a three punch combo that has Vasemagi backing up. Vasemagi nods at Alverez to acknowledge the strikes.
Vasemagi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverez throws a leg kick but Vasemagi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alverez wants to clinch up but Vasemagi keeps it at a distance.
Alverez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alverez throws a sloppy head kick and Vasemagi moves out of range easily.
Eddie Alverez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alverez swinging wilding here.
Alverez tries to bum rush Vasemagi with a series of wild strikes but Vasemagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alverez misses with a low kick.
Vasemagi shoots and misses
and Alverez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vasemagi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alverez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alverez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vasemagi is defending against the submission attempts here by Alverez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alverez controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alverez moves into full mount! Vasemagi won't be happy about that!
Alverez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Alverez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rauno Vasemagi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alverez throws a series of punches but Vasemagi avoids them all with ease.
Alverez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alverez misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alverez dives in and grabs Vasemagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasemagi pushes down on Alverez's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverez lands a jab to the head.
Vasemagi tries for a takedown but Alverez circles away easily
and Alverez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasemagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alverez throws a series of punches but Vasemagi avoids them all with ease.
Vasemagi with a poor takedown
and Alverez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alverez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverez thows a body shot but no joy.
Alverez tries to bum rush Vasemagi with a series of wild strikes but Vasemagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alverez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alverez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Alverez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasemagi blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alverez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasemagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alverez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vasemagi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alverez controlling the position easily from mount.
Alverez has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Vasemagi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Alverez!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
26% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
