PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takamoura Mamarou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Alvarado has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alvarado
vs
Mamarou

200 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

184 cm
23
207 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

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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 Tokyo, James Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takamoura Mamarou!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mamarou looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mamarou shoots for a takedown but Alvarado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamarou.
Alvarado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamarou momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mamarou defends it nicely.

Alvarado has Mamarou up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarado slows down the pace here.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Mamarou is controlling him.
Alvarado looking for a takedown.
Alvarado stalling in the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Mamarou has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Mamarou has him pinned against the cage.
Mamarou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James Alvarado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takamoura Mamarou.
Mamarou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarado prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Alvarado as the two fighters clinch.

Alvarado drags the fight down to the ground.
Alvarado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mamarou is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarado sits in half guard.
Alvarado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mamarou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Alvarado is working for a kimura but Mamarou is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamarou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarado.
Alvarado throwing shots but Mamarou is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alvarado tries to stand and escape but Mamarou is controlling the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alvarado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamarou on the ground.
Alvarado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamarou is trying to get back to full guard.

Alvarado escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alvarado has managed to clinch.

Alvarado gets control of Mamarou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alvarado will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mamarou looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarado looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamarou is trying to keep Alvarado in close.
Alvarado throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamarou wants to hit a switch here but Alvarado passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mamarou there!
Mamarou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarado manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mamarou to take his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alvarado's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Alvarado is punishing Mamarou with strikes - can he finish him?!
Alvarado throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Alvarado working for a choke but Mamarou is defending well.
Alvarado avoiding Mamarou 's attempts to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarado controlling the position well here. Mamarou rolled but Alvarado kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mamarou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Alvarado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mamarou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarado.
Alvarado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mamarou tries to avoid it but Alvarado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mamarou to the ground. Mamarou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Alvarado closes the distance and pushes Mamarou back into the cage.
Alvarado is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamarou prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado tries to pull guard but Mamarou won't allow it.
Mamarou has Alvarado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvarado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarado goes for a takedown attempt but Mamarou pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mamarou shoots in for a double leg but Alvarado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvarado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarado misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarado throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamarou moves to clinch but Alvarado breaks away
and Alvarado counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarado.
Alvarado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Mamarou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mamarou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mamarou cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alvarado's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mamarou controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamarou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarado is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado is looking to improve his position but Mamarou isn't that keen on the idea.
Mamarou lands a heavy elbow.
Alvarado is desperately trying to improve his position but Mamarou has a good base and remains in mount.

Mamarou looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamarou trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Mamarou jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alvarado is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alvarado and Mamarou has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mamarou is looking to take a break and control but Alvarado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado regains half guard.

Mamarou seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarado is looking to control Mamarou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarado avoid being mounted?
Alvarado wants to improve his position but Mamarou is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado trying to control from the bottom.
Mamarou is looking to take a break and control but Alvarado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mamarou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarado is just riding it out for now. Mamarou eventually gives up the hold.
Mamarou is trying to control. Alvarado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamarou is just content to waste time from the top position. Alvarado takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alvarado has control of Mamarou's left arm, preventing Mamarou from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takamoura Mamarou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Alvarado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Alvarado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamarou slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarado tries for a takedown but Mamarou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Mamarou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarado sprawls well initially but Mamarou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mamarou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarado.
Mamarou wants to control from the top but Alvarado keeps moving.
Alvarado trying to keep a closed guard but Mamarou is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarado holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamarou looking to pass the guard.
Alvarado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mamarou wants to stand but Alvarado is controlling his posture from full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Alvarado wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Alvarado clinches up against the cage.
Alvarado prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarado is trying to push Mamarou away but Mamarou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamarou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Alvarado to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado goes for a takedown attempt but Mamarou pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Alvarado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alvarado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mamarou up against the cage.
Alvarado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to push Mamarou away but Mamarou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Mamarou gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mamarou trying to control but Alvarado is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Alvarado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Alvarado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamarou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamarou passes into half guard.
Mamarou wants to control but Alvarado is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamarou is thwarting Alvarado's attempts to control the position.
Mamarou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Mamarou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mamarou stops Alvarado from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Mamarou seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takamoura Mamarou.
I think Mamarou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takamoura Mamarou!