PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Boom. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Stone
vs
Alvarez

168 cm
28
145 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

165 cm
23
140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Stone gets caught napping as Alvarez dives in and scores a takedown. Stone manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stone pushes a forearm under Alvarez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alvarez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Stone!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Stone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.