PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mafuso Lamoto (ranked 3124 p4p, 4143 weight class) and Julio Alves (ranked 382 p4p, 0 weight class). Mafuso Lamoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lamoto
vs
Alves

162 cm
25
173
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

White Gorilla
PWNAGEâ„¢

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mafuso Lamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Alves!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lamoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
Alves trying to control but Lamoto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Alves trying to control but not successfully.
Lamoto has good solid back control here.
Lamoto keeps control of the position as Alves tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamoto biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lamoto looking to break Alves's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alves remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lamoto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alves wants to get back to his feet.

Lamoto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lamoto controlling the positon.
Lamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is really stuck here.

Lamoto working for the choke.
Alves trying to control but not successfully.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Alves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Lamoto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alves has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lamoto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lamoto keeps control of the position easily here as Alves tries to buck him off.
Alves is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Alves right now.
Lamoto doesn't have the hooks in and Alves manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamoto controlling the position.
Lamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamoto has Alves pulled in close to control his posture.
Lamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamoto controlling Alves's posture.
Lamoto continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More hug and hope from Lamoto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafuso Lamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lamoto takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lamoto.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Lamoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Alves is defending well.
Lamoto prevents Alves from escaping the position.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lamoto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alves to his feet.
Alves throws a front kick that sends Lamoto stumbling back into the cage.
Alves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Lamoto's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Lamoto's head.

Lamoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but Lamoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lamoto stops Alves from getting back to his feet.
Lamoto content to control rather than advance.
Alves pushes Lamoto off looking to stand but Lamoto dives back in and keeps control.
Lamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Alves is trying to escape back to his feet but Lamoto uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Lamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alves seems a little lost for a moment, as Lamoto dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lamoto gets to mount! Alves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Alves somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Lamoto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alves quickly recovers to half guard.
Alves is looking to get back to is feet but Lamoto passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamoto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Alves is trying to control Lamoto's posture but Lamoto avoids it.
Mafuso Lamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lamoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alves trying to remain calm as Lamoto controls from the top position.
Alves is trying to control Lamoto's posture but Lamoto avoids it.

Alves throws Lamoto to one side and escapes!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Alves gets caught flat footed, as Lamoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alves is wriggling around but Lamoto manages to pass to half guard.

Lamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Alves is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamoto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alves is trying to stand.

Lamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Lamoto eventually gives up the hold.
Alves is trying to stand back up but Lamoto is controlling him

Lamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alves pushes Lamoto off but Lamoto dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julio Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lamoto back to the cage. Alves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Lamoto gets the takedown into side control.

Lamoto stands up.
Lamoto avoids the head kick by Alves.

Lamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lamoto is in Alves's guard.
Lamoto won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.

Lamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lamoto stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Lamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alves on his heels. He'll look to pass Alves's guard now, I'm sure.
Lamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alves looking to control.
Alves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lamoto is controlling him.
Alves being controlled here, momentarily.
Lamoto postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamoto is one step ahead there.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alves connects with a solid leg kick.

Lamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lamoto is in Alves's guard.
Alves wants to hit a sweep here but Lamoto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alves there!
Lamoto content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Lamoto has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alves tries to hold on but Lamoto postures up.
Lamoto controlling from mount.
Alves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lamoto controlling the pace.
Alves trying to control here.

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.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.

Lamoto gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.

Lamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alves to the mat! Alves manages to get full guard.
Alves is looking to stand back up but Lamoto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alves.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lamoto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alves trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mafuso Lamoto.
I think Lamoto 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mafuso Lamoto!