PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Macklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Alves
vs
Macklin

177 cm
29
145 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

172 cm
23
152 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Macklin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Macklin slips the punch.
Joseph Macklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macklin misses with a right hand
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macklin throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Macklin throws a combination that misses
and Alves counters with a nice body shot.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macklin.

Alves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Macklin did well to prevent Alves getting side control.
Macklin won't allow Alves to pass to mount.

Alves is looking for a kimura but Macklin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alves to get the leverage.
Macklin is controlling Alves's trapped leg to prevent Alves from advancing to side control.

Alves is trying to work for a kimura but Macklin is defending well.
Alves thows a huge punch but Macklin dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macklin defending well though.
Alves controlling the action here.
Alves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macklin has hold of Alves's hands but Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alves misses with a head shot. Macklin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alves wants to control from the top but Macklin keeps moving.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macklin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alves passes Macklin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alves is trying to control. Macklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Macklin is retaining full guard.
Alves wants to control from the top but Macklin keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves trying to pass the guard but Macklin defending well.

Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macklin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alves looks to land a strike but Macklin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Macklin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves's guard. Nice move by Macklin!
Macklin wants to stand but Alves is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Macklin connects with a jab.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target.

Macklin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alves, pushing him back against the cage.
Macklin misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Macklin.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves is trying to pull guard but Macklin has him pressed against the cage.

Alves jumps guard and drags Macklin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alves has his hands on Macklin's head, controlling the position.
Macklin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alves has Macklin pulled in close to control his posture.

We're going to have a standup here because Hector Alves wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Macklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macklin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves counters with a right hand to the body.
Macklin throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Alves counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Macklin's guard now.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Macklin looking to control.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Macklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Macklin has wrist control.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macklin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macklin is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macklin is keeping the position for now.

Alves postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Macklin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alves, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Macklin!
Alves works his way to his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves missing with strikes from the back.
Alves is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Macklin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alves gets his way!

Alves is looking for a choke. Macklin gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Macklin manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Alves is trying to keep Macklin in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Alves dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Macklin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Macklin as Alves shoots in.
Macklin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Macklin's head but Macklin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macklin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Macklin cracks Alves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Macklin misses
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves lunges at Macklin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macklin's hand.
Alves swings for the body but Macklin moves out of range.
Macklin throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Macklin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joseph Macklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves tries for a takedown but Macklin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macklin throws an off balance right hand
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macklin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alves's hands.
The crowd cheers as Macklin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alves doesn't seem phased though.
Alves moves out of range as Macklin strikes.
Alves misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Macklin as Alves shoots in.
Alves scores with a body shot.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macklin misses with a left hand
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Macklin.
Decent striking displayed by Alves there.
Macklin misses with a hook to the body

and Alves counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Macklin!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Alves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Macklin is now in Alves's guard. A big mistake from Alves there, giving up the dominant position!
Hector Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to keep Macklin in close.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macklin is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hector Alves just wasn't active enough.
Macklin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hector Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macklin lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Alves with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macklin.
Macklin misses with a leg kick

and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Macklin didn't expect that.
Joseph Macklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves trying to control but Macklin is working from the bottom.
Alves controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Alves!
Hector Alves gave a mention to Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).