PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Alvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edu SI (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.

Alvey
vs
SI

178 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Alvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edu SI!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
SI misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SI but SI pushes him off and we're back to square one.
SI getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Alvey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. SI sprawls well initially but Alvey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alvey is looking for a kimura but SI is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvey to get the leverage.
SI really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Alvey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, SI has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvey is keen to just control but SI is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under SI.
Alvey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
SI is staying active underneath Alvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Alvey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but SI sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvey trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if SI can do anything to dispel that myth.
SI pushes Alvey off looking to stand but Alvey dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvey wants to take a breather but SI is having none of it.
SI is trying to stand back up but Alvey is controlling him
Alvey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
SI is trying to stand up here but Alvey is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvey trying to control the action but SI is working from the bottom.

Alvey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed SI's head.
Alvey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alvey drops an elbow to the side of SI's head.
Alvey trying to control the action but SI is working from the bottom.

Alvey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, SI has managed to free his arm - good work.

Alvey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and SI defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alvey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvey thows a huge punch but SI dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SI is not content to let Alvey control the position.

Alvey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Alvey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

SI lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvey darts in looking for a takedown but SI gets double underhooks and turns Alvey into the cage.

Alvey clinches up with SI and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables SI to keep the fight standing.
Alvey wants to take the fight to the mat but SI manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Alvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SI is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvey has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvey.
SI can't break the clinch.

Alvey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SI has his feet on Alvey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alvey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SI is fending him off so far but Alvey persists. Nope, SI circles away and we're back to standing.
Edu SI is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Alvey moves into range and clinches up with SI.
Alvey jumps guard but SI turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
SI prevents the takedown attempt.
SI is trying to break the clinch but Alvey has him pressed against the cage.

Alvey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvey doesn't manage to clinch there - SI circles away.
SI lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvey slips a jab and a cross from SI.
SI stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and SI wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvey misses with a takedown attempt
letting SI counter with a right hand.
SI avoids the body shot from Alvey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SI scores with a jab. Alvey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Alvey has closed the distance and engaged SI in a clinch.

Alvey pulls guard.
Alvey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SI wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
SI is trying to control but can't.
SI looks like he's trying to stand up.
SI wants to get back to full guard.
Alvey wants to take a breather but SI is having none of it.
Alvey controlling the pace.

That's four 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.
SI keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
SI is staying active underneath Alvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvey is nestled in close to SI, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
SI blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvey.
Alvey wants to take a breather but SI is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and SI counters with a three punch combo that has Alvey backing up. Alvey nods at SI to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edu SI will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Alvey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
SI cracks Alvey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
SI throws a series of punches but Alvey avoids them all with ease.
SI misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
SI swings away with a body shot that misses

and Alvey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvey.
Alvey is standing up over SI. SI looks to escape but Alvey dives into side control.

Alvey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!

Alvey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alvey decides to stand back up.

Alvey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in SI's half guard.
Alvey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvey is trying to control. SI wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvey tries to stand but can't do so whilst SI controls his leg.

Alvey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Alvey is working for a kimura but SI is defending it quite comfortably.
SI is trying to stand up here but Alvey is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SI avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvey.
SI wants to get back to his feet.
Alvey is looking to take a break and control but SI is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Alvey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Edu SI has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
SI is trying to get back to full guard.
SI throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Alvey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with SI, pushing him back against the cage.
SI gets underhooks to prevent Alvey's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SI has had enough of the clinch but Alvey keeps him there for the moment.
John Alvey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
SI misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Alvey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for John Alvey!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for John Alvey!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for John Alvey!

John Alvey wins by unanimous decision!