PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willian Raymond (ranked 25614 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Alfonso (ranked 6578 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfonso has chosen This Fire Burns as his entrance music. Jon Alfonso is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Raymond
vs
Alfonso

183 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willian Raymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Alfonso!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alfonso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alfonso looking to pass the guard.
Raymond wants to stand and escape but Alfonso is having none of it.
Alfonso throws an elbow that misses. Raymond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alfonso's guard. Nice move by Raymond!

Alfonso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Raymond stands up from Alfonso's guard - Raymond perhaps looking for a knockout.

Alfonso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Raymond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Raymond controls Alfonso momentarily but Alfonso frees himself.
Alfonso sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raymond has his foot on Alfonso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alfonso works his way back into a safe position though.
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Alfonso from controlling successfully.
Raymond trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond wants to stand but Alfonso is controlling the position.
Alfonso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Raymond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raymond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Raymond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alfonso defends well.
Alfonso trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raymond looking for a sweep. Not yet Raymond, not yet.
Raymond is working hard here to advance position.

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

Alfonso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raymond was covering up waiting for the punch and Alfonso finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alfonso throwing strikes from guard but Raymond blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Alfonso from controlling successfully.
Raymond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raymond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Raymond wants to get up but he can't break Alfonso's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alfonso is pulling down on Raymond's head. It's preventing any offense from Raymond, at least for the moment.
Alfonso trying to keep a closed guard but Raymond is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alfonso wants to stand and escape but Raymond is having none of it.
Raymond landing with the ground and pound.

Alfonso manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Alfonso misses.

Alfonso tries to keep at a distance but Raymond has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Alfonso will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alfonso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Alfonso instigates a clinch.

Raymond successfully pulls guard.

Raymond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alfonso defends it easily.

Raymond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alfonso's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond wants to sweep here but Alfonso controlling him for the moment.
Raymond seems keen to control Alfonso's posture.

Raymond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alfonso is aware though and is defending well.
Alfonso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Alfonso from controlling successfully.
Alfonso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alfonso content to stall in guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alfonso tries to clinch but Raymond moves away
and Raymond counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two 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.

Alfonso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Raymond manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Raymond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alfonso fails in his attempt to clinch.

Alfonso looking to score a takedown here. Raymond is defending well but Alfonso drives through and ends up in Raymond's guard.
Alfonso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alfonso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Raymond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alfonso off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Raymond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alfonso is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alfonso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raymond did well to prevent Alfonso getting side control.

Raymond has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Alfonso is on him like a limpet, forcing Raymond back against the cage.
Raymond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alfonso.
Raymond tries to break the clinch but Alfonso is controlling the position.

Alfonso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Alfonso.
Raymond is not content to let Alfonso control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raymond is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raymond wants to control but Alfonso postures up.

Alfonso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raymond knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Raymond pushes Alfonso away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alfonso gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Raymond gets back to half guard.
Raymond is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willian Raymond dominated that second round.
That's time! Raymond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Raymond keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Raymond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Alfonso rushes Raymond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alfonso controlling the action here for a moment.
Raymond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raymond jumps guard but Alfonso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raymond is trying to force a seperation but Alfonso has the dominant position.
Alfonso content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonso gets underhooks to prevent Raymond's takedown attempt.
Alfonso avoiding damage as Raymond throws knees to the body.
Alfonso leaning his opponent against the cage.

Raymond pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonso trying to control but Raymond is working from the bottom.
Raymond wants to stand and escape but Alfonso is having none of it.
Alfonso preventing the sweep.
Raymond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alfonso prevents Raymond from getting back to his feet.
Alfonso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raymond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alfonso trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Raymond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alfonso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alfonso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raymond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Raymond is trying to work for a kimura but Alfonso is defending well.
Alfonso looks like he's trying to stand up.

Raymond seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfonso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alfonso working a defensive guard but Raymond manages to pass into side control anyway.
Alfonso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alfonso wants to get back to his feet but Raymond is dominant here and he's now got Alfonso's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raymond avoiding Alfonso 's attempts to control his hands.