PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genki Dama has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Davi Alves's chin.

Alves
vs
Dama

167 cm
26
149 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

157 cm
24
156 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dama shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
Alves connects with a nice looking jab.
Alves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dama needs to keep his hands up - Alves had a free shot at his head there.
Dama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves sizes up Dama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Alves misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alves.
Davi Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves lunges at Dama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dama's hand.
Dama throws a body kick that misses.
Dama connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Dama misses.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Dama moves out of range of the strikes.
Dama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alves connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Dama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dama moves forwards but Alves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dama.
Some wild striking there from Dama.
Dama moves out of range as Alves strikes.
Dama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Alves digs a good body shot into Dama's ribs.
Alves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dama staying out of range there.
Alves misses with a hook. Dama ducked under it nicely.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dama.
Dama wants to land a leg kick but Alves is out of range.
Dama wants to slow Alves down by chopping away at his legs.
Dama checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dama throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dama.
Alves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dama is out of range and Alves settles back down.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dama gets the takedown into side control.
Alves is letting Dama control him for a moment.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard.
Dama sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Dama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves is not content to let Dama control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.

Dama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dama trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard.
Dama controlling the position from side mount.
Alves parries the strikes from Dama easily there. Dama is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alves to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Dama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Dama are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dama in side control, throwing shots but Alves defends.
Dama postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alves dodges the ground and pound from Dama.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves is looking to reverse the position.
Alves is not content to let Dama control the position.
Alves is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alves counters with a three punch combo that has Dama backing up. Dama nods at Alves to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Dama.
Alves misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dama.
Alves checks a low kick from Dama.
Alves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alves lands a lovely overhand right.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves misses with a body shot
and Dama counters with a head kick. That will keep Alves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alves avoids the head kick by Dama.

Dama gets the takedown into side control.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves is working hard here to advance position.
Alves regains half guard.

Dama seems to be working for a kimura but Alves defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Dama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Dama throwing shots but Alves is blocking nicely.

Dama is trying to work for a kimura but Alves is defending well.
Dama sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves pushes Dama off looking to stand but Dama dives back in and keeps control.
Dama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alves is looking to escape.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.

Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dama pulls his head out easily.
Dama is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alves moves into full guard.
Dama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dama's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dama keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Dama wants to control but Alves passes easily into half guard.
Dama moves into full guard.
Dama trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.

Dama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Dama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Genki Dama has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves postures up.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Alves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dama is proving hard to escape from.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Dama blocks nicely.
Dama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves wants to sweep here but Dama controlling him for the moment.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dama's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Genki Dama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dama throws a lazy head kick
and Alves counters with a left and a right that stings Dama.
Dama sizes up Alves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alves lands a nice hook to Dama's body. Dama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alves looks to land a left hand but Dama moved out of range nicely.
Dama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dama swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves lands with a right hand.
Dama tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Alves.
Alves avoids a kick to the body.
Alves throws a leg kick but Dama moved away.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands with an overhand left.
Dama throws a low kick but Alves moves out of range easily.
Dama is looking to chop away at Alves's legs.
Dama slips a straight right by Alves.
Dama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dama blocks a leg kick.
Dama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Dama.
Davi Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves throws a body punch but Dama moves out of range.
Dama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alves counters with a low kick, right behind Dama 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by Alves as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alves on the side of the head.
Dama throws the kick towards the body but Alves avoids it.
Alves scores with a decent looking hook.
Dama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dama.
Dama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves looks to land a left hand but Dama moved out of range nicely.
Alves throws a body punch but Dama moves out of range.
Dama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alves takes a step back to recover.
Alves blocks a jab.
Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dama.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alves's calf.
Dama tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dama moves away.
Dama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alves is able to avoid easily.
Alves avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Alves blocks the low kick.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dama throws a lazy head kick
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dama.
Alves swings for the body but Dama moves out of range.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dama circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Alves catches Dama right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves.
Dama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dama's hands.
Dama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Dama has Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Dama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dama wants to take the fight to the mat but Alves manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Dama gets control of Alves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dama is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
Dama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dama trying to control the position.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Dama is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Genki Dama just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dama connects with a leg kick. Alves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Dama looking to score a takedown here. Alves is defending well but Dama drives through and ends up in Alves's guard.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dama's guard.

Dama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alves stacks Dama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Alves!
A lull in the action here as Alves stalls from top position.
Dama taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dama trying his best to control but Alves has mounted him.
Dama tries to hold on but Alves pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dama's face.
Alves lands a heavy elbow.
Alves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dama looks a forlorn figure.
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dama?
Alves punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dama?
Alves connects with a bit shot that sees Dama covering up! More strikes from Alves and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alves is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davi Alves!
Davi Alves retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Davi Alves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.