PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Jackson (ranked 1146 p4p, 1972 weight class) and Owen Alvarez (ranked 174 p4p, 285 weight class). Warren Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Owen Alvarez's chin.

Jackson
vs
Alvarez

180 cm
20
172
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
169
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Conviction

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch up

and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Alvarez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Alvarez wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alvarez controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Alvarez.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Alvarez has control of an arm but Jackson manages to advance to Alvarez's back!
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jackson controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Alvarez right now.
Alvarez turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Jackson has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
Warren Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Warren Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Alvarez.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Jackson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Alvarez jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Alvarez can't get the takedown.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Alvarez shrugs off.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Warren Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Alvarez shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jackson has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Alvarez jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson continues to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Alvarez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Alvarez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Owen Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alvarez has passed into half guard!
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.

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.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.

Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Jackson tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.

Jackson clinches.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Warren Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.

Alvarez tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Alvarez postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Warren Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Alvarez jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.

Alvarez jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Warren Jackson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Warren Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Alvarez.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Owen Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alvarez has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Alvarez in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Alvarez looking to stall.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Alvarez is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Jackson is leaning against Alvarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alvarez to his knees! Jackson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warren Jackson!
Warren Jackson retains his welterweight title!
Warren Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.