PBP Commentary

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

Alvarez
vs
Podmialka

184 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

The [A]lliance Clothing

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zygmunt Podmialka!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Podmialka circles away quickly and effectively.
Podmialka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Podmialka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Podmialka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Good exchange - Alvarez coming out on top.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Podmialka's head backwards.

It looks like Zygmunt Podmialka has been cut.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Podmialka but Podmialka pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Podmialka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alvarez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez is trying to escape the position but Podmialka is controlling the position.
Alvarez wants to control but Podmialka postures up.

Podmialka is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.

Podmialka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Podmialka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Podmialka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Podmialka wants to stand but Alvarez has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Podmialka keeps moving and retains side control.

Podmialka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podmialka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alvarez's legs.
Podmialka trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

Podmialka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Podmialka on the ground.

Podmialka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zygmunt Podmialka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zygmunt Podmialka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Podmialka.

Alvarez lands a left and a right that send Podmialka crashing to the mat, dazed. Alvarez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Podmialka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Podmialka swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Podmialka face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Alvarez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Danny Alvarez waved his t-shirt featuring The [A]lliance Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.