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SSG 215 Banner vs Doe PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Owen Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Derek Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Erwin is trying to trip Alvarez. He has hold of a leg but Alvarez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Erwin persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Erwin
Erwin controlling from the top position.
Alvarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Erwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez is controlling Erwin's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Erwin stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Erwin
Erwin trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Erwin controlling the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Erwin controls the position.
Alvarez is trying to control Erwin's posture but Erwin avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin controlling the position.
Alvarez holds on to Erwin's head and controls the position momentarily.
Erwin wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez wants to control but Erwin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to buck Erwin off but Erwin is having none of it.
Alvarez being controlled for a moment.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Erwin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Erwin working away.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Erwin has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erwin slows the pace down in half guard.
Erwin is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Erwin content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Erwin controlling him for the moment.
Erwin wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Erwin postures up.
Alvarez looking to control but Erwin passes into half guard.
Erwin trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to control Erwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez tries to roll over but Erwin keeps him under control.
Erwin is taking a breather. Alvarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Erwin wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Erwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez is pressing down on Erwin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Erwin postures up.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erwin is one step ahead there.
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Erwin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erwin is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Erwin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alvarez is trying to keep Erwin in close.
Erwin is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Erwin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Erwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Erwin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Erwin wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Erwin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Erwin trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Erwin trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Erwin is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Erwin keeps him under control.
Alvarez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Erwin 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 wants to sweep but Erwin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (8) Erwin
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Erwin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez is trying is best to control the position here.
Erwin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (11) Erwin
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erwin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Erwin is stalling here but it's allowed Alvarez to get half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin wins on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Derek Erwin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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