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CWCFN 11 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvarez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Macker to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Macker pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Macker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alvarez gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (2) Alvarez
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (5) Alvarez
Macker's coaches at RBB Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Macker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Macker is trying is best to control the position here.
Alvarez is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Macker as he works his way to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (4) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez won't allow Macker to pass to mount.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Macker controlling the pace.
Macker is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alvarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to control but Macker is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macker goes for an armbar but Alvarez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alvarez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (7) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Alvarez trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pushing down on Macker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Macker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez uses his free foot to push down on Macker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Macker. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (10) Alvarez
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Macker wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Macker stops Alvarez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez fails to advance to Macker's back.
Macker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (7) vs (13) Alvarez
I really don't envy Macker right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to get the hooks in deep but Macker pushed the leg off.
Macker trying to control the position but Alvarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Macker staying busy and making it hard for Alvarez to control.
Alvarez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
Macker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Macker tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Alvarez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alvarez wants to control but Macker is keeping busy.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez advances to half guard.
Alvarez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (16) Alvarez
Macker prevents Alvarez from moving into mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Macker is defending well.
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Macker blocks the move with his legs.
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Macker blocks the move with his legs.
Macker is trying to get back to half guard.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (19) Alvarez
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to control but Macker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macker can't escape the position.
Alvarez tries to control but Macker wriggling away.
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macker tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez trying to control but Macker is having none of it.
Alvarez is looking to take Macker's back but instead Macker gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 19 to 7.
Owen Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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