PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Cadmea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alonso
vs
Cadmea

188 cm
27
216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
207 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Alonso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Cadmea!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alonso looking to score a takedown here. Cadmea is defending well but Alonso drives through and ends up in Cadmea's guard.
Alonso trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadmea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cadmea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alonso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cadmea is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Alonso preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cadmea tries to stand and escape but Alonso is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alonso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alonso wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cadmea is now in half guard.
Alonso wants to get back to his feet.
Cadmea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alonso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cadmea wants to control but Alonso is keeping him busy.
Alonso trying to control but Cadmea postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alonso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadmea engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Alonso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cadmea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alonso working a defensive guard but Cadmea manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cadmea working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadmea wants to stand but Alonso is controlling his arm.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cadmea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alonso keeps working.
Alonso pushes Cadmea away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cadmea gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alonso throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Cadmea controlling the position.
Cadmea tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso is trying to control Cadmea's posture but Cadmea avoids it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cadmea blocks a head kick by Alonso.

Alonso drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alonso advances position into side control!
Cadmea wants to get back to his feet but Alonso drags him back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cadmea is looking to reverse the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Cadmea's face as Alonso controls the position.
Alonso wants to control but Cadmea is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Alonso dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alonso gets a clinch.

Cadmea manages to break the clinch.
Alonso takes a shot to the body in his stride.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Cadmea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jose Alonso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cadmea scores with a three punch combo!
Cadmea misses with the combination.
Cadmea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cadmea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alonso throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cadmea tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alonso is in Cadmea's guard.
Alonso trying to control but Cadmea is working from the bottom.
Cadmea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cadmea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alonso postures up in Cadmea's guard and throws a big left but Cadmea blocks it.
Cadmea wants to control but Alonso passes easily into half guard.
Alonso tries to stand and escape but Cadmea is controlling the position.
Alonso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Cadmea really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadmea tries to improve his position but instead Alonso has taken his back!
Cadmea tries to break free.
Cadmea is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alonso off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Alonso is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Alonso is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cadmea defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cadmea trying to control the action but Alonso just sinks the hooks in.
Cadmea has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Alonso controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadmea holding both Alonso 's hands and preventing any damage.
Alonso controls the action.
Cadmea just trying to survive but Alonso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Alonso tries to get the hooks in deep but Cadmea pushed the leg off.
Alonso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cadmea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alonso missing with punches from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Alonso looking for the choke but no joy.

Alonso is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cadmea taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Alonso.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Alonso!
Jose Alonso is the new light heavyweight champion!