PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Alves (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.

Peters
vs
Alves

157 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Alves!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters avoids the body shot from Alves.

Alves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Peters has his hands clasped together around Alves's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peters is controlling Alves's posture.
Peters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters is looking to stand up but Alves isn't so interested in that idea.
Peters looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peters wants to stand and escape but Alves is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Peters takes the fight into the clinch.

Peters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Peters tries to sprawl but Alves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peters won't allow Alves to pass to mount.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves is trying to control. Peters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Peters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Alves is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Peters as he works his way to full guard.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Alves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Peters was covering up waiting for the punch and Alves finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Peters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Peters keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves wants to control from the top but Peters keeps moving.
Peters wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alves's knee momentarily.

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.

Peters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peters really is a fat lump.
Peters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Peters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Peters tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Peters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Peters enables Alves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peters manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Peters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Alves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Alves tries to bum rush Peters with a series of wild strikes but Peters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Alves gets a double leg takedown into Peters's guard.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.
Alves postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.
Peters pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Peters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a lazy uppercut

and Peters counters by clinching up.
Alves is pressed up against the cage. Peters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alves down to the mat. Alves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Alves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves pushing down on Peters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peters keeps working.
Alves working the head and body with strikes.
Peters is trying to stand up here but Alves is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alves.
Alves thows a huge punch but Peters dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alves thows a huge punch but Peters dodges it nicely.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peters's head.
Peters has his hands clasped together around Alves's back. He's all about the action.
Alves throwing shots but Peters is blocking nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peters is trying to control but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Alves misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peters.

Alves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peters's guard.
Alves trying to control but Peters is working from the bottom.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Peters blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peters keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Peters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alves is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the body from Alves misses

and Peters counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Peters blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alves blocking some punches.
Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peters is keeping busy.
Alves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peters has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Peters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Peters ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves throws an overhand right that lands on Peters's shoulder, as Peters tries to avoid the shot.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peters circles away quickly and effectively.
Peters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Andreas Peters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Peters enables Alves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peters manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Julian Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters controlling Alves's posture.

Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peters pulls Alves in close to his closed guard and prevents Alves from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves throwing strikes but missing.
Peters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Peters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
Peters blocks a jab.

Alves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Peters to the ground. Alves is now in Peters's guard.
Peters pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Peters blocks nicely.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peters swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peters's guard.
Peters is doing well to control the position and prevent Alves from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Alves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peters is just riding it out for now. Alves eventually gives up the hold.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peters defending well though.
Alves drops an elbow to the side of Peters's head.
Peters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alves is working for a submission of some sort.
Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Alves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peters's head.
Alves trying to control from half guard but Peters is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andreas Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julian Alves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Peters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peters is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alves winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Alves!