PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boozan Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ant Liebermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Nightcall. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Alves
vs
Liebermann

172 cm
21
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boozan Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ant Liebermann!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a nice looking combination but Liebermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liebermann looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Liebermann moves away from the strike by Alves.

Liebermann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Liebermann looking to pass the guard.
Alves wants to hit a switch here but Liebermann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alves there!
Liebermann trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Liebermann prevents Alves from getting the reversal.
Liebermann controlling the pace for now.
Liebermann throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liebermann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alves wants to hold on but Liebermann pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is working to get back to half guard.
Liebermann looking to finish Alves with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alves!

Alves is rocked!
Alves can't escape the position.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Liebermann looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.

Liebermann has hold of Alves's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alves manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liebermann scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alves?
Alves can't escape the position.

Liebermann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liebermann wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.

Liebermann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alves prevents Liebermann from moving into mount.

Liebermann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alves regains half guard.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Liebermann has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liebermann wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.

Liebermann wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Liebermann is proving a slippery customer.
Liebermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Alves being controlled here, momentarily.
Liebermann wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liebermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ant Liebermann was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liebermann throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves throws a chopping leg kick but Liebermann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Alves misses.
Alves blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liebermann keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ant Liebermann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Liebermann looking to score a takedown here. Alves is defending well but Liebermann drives through and ends up in Alves's guard.
Liebermann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Liebermann is proving a slippery customer.
Liebermann passes into half guard.
Liebermann prevents Alves from improving his position.
Liebermann content to control rather than advance.
Liebermann moves nicely into side control.
Liebermann cracks Alves with a big right hand but Alves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liebermann working away.

Liebermann is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Alves is trying to escape and Liebermann transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Alves is forced to tap! Nice work there by Liebermann! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ant Liebermann!
A relieved looking Ant Liebermann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.