PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otto Habsburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Alvarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Habsburg
vs
Alvarez

175 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto Habsburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.

Habsburg has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alvarez's coach down at Los Magnificos was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alvarez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Habsburg prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Habsburg improves position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Habsburg obliges.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Habsburg blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Habsburg prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Habsburg throws knees to the body.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habsburg looking to throw knees to the head but Alvarez is blocking nicely.

Habsburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Otto Habsburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Habsburg misses with a head kick.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Habsburg.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Habsburg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Habsburg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Habsburg throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Habsburg is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Habsburg throws a leg kick that is checked

and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Habsburg fights it but they end up in guard.
Habsburg keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Habsburg's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habsburg wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Habsburg keeps working.
Habsburg tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez wants to control but Habsburg is keeping him busy.
Habsburg wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alvarez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Habsburg wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Habsburg is looking to escape.
Habsburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Alvarez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Habsburg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Habsburg is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Habsburg, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Habsburg avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Nice defenses there by Habsburg.
Habsburg throws a leg kick

and Alvarez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Habsburg's guard.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Habsburg is keeping the position for now.

Alvarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Habsburg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Habsburg has escaped and now he's on top!

Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Habsburg from controlling successfully.

Alvarez is looking for a triangle but Habsburg pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Habsburg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Habsburg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habsburg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Habsburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Habsburg distracts Alvarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Alvarez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Habsburg doesn't defend quickly enough and Alvarez has managed to lock this one up! Can Habsburg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Alvarez on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manny Alvarez!