PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Gotti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alvarez
vs
Gotti

185 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

STEEL PENN NUTRITION - STEEL RESERVE 158+ ONLY$89
STEEL PENN NUTRITION - STEEL RESERVE 158+ ONLY$89

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Gotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Gotti as Alvarez shoots in.
Gotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Gotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Gotti which made him look bad.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gotti circles away.
Gotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Gotti swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Gotti.
Some wild striking there from Gotti.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotti.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Alvarez.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti struggling a bit here.

Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gotti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two 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.

Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gotti tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gotti can do anything to dispel that myth.

Alvarez tries for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.
Gotti is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gotti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gotti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gotti wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Gotti does no damage.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Gotti.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice combination there by Gotti.
Alvarez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gotti tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez shoots in but Gotti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gotti misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Gotti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez gets the takedown into side control.
Gotti tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Gotti can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gotti wants to control but Alvarez postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gotti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Alvarez tries for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gotti misses with a wild combination.
Gotti misses with a double jab.
Gotti misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Nice takedown defense from Gotti. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Gotti throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gotti as he avoids it easily.
Gotti throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Gotti looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Gotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Gotti as Alvarez shoots in.
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gotti misses with a series of wild punches.
Gotti stuffs the takedown.
Gotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gotti misses with a series of wild punches.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gotti does no damage.
No joy there for Gotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Gotti tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gotti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gotti misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Gotti sprawls well.
Gotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Gotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gotti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gotti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gotti sprawls well. Gotti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotti misses with a wild combination.

That's eight 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.

Alvarez scores a takedown into full mount!
Alvarez tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Gotti is working to get back to half guard.

Alvarez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gotti manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gotti tries to improve position but can't.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working away.

Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gotti, who protects the arm well.
Gotti struggling a bit here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Gotti looks to land a combination. Alvarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gotti swinging wildly here.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gotti's waist but Gotti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Eddie Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gotti leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Gotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gotti misses with a double jab.
Gotti tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Gotti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gotti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left and a right from Gotti both land. Nice combination.
Gotti looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Gotti shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotti throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Gotti stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Gotti.
No joy there for Gotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gotti swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Gotti.
Gotti swinging wildly here.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Gotti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Alvarez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Gotti is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gotti wants to get back to full guard.

Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotti sees it coming and defends easily.
Gotti is controlling Alvarez's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotti sees it coming and defends easily.
Gotti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Gotti shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Gotti both land. Nice combination.
Gotti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gotti misses with the combination.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gotti swinging wildly here.
Paul Gotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Gotti.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gotti stalks Alvarez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvarez's face. Alvarez staggers backwards, shaken.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Gotti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Gotti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Gotti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gotti looks to land a combination. Alvarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gotti misses with a low kick.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gotti pinned against the cage. Gotti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Gotti does no damage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gotti defends it nicely.
Gotti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gotti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Gotti throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gotti throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.

Alvarez feints and as Gotti raises his hands in defense, Alvarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.

Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotti defends it well.
Gotti is trying to get back to full guard.

Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Gotti is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gotti is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotti is trying to stand up here but Alvarez is controlling him well.
Gotti wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Gotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gotti misses with a double jab.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gotti misses with the combination.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gotti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gotti.
Gotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gotti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Gotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gotti as he jumps to the side.
Gotti looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Gotti sprawls well.
Gotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gotti as he jumps to the side.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Gotti.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Eddie Alvarez!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Eddie Alvarez!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Eddie Alvarez!

Eddie Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!