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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
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 15 wins and 6 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gomes tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomes wants a takedown.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Alvarez decides to pull guard.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Alvarez is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet. #T1#
Gomes stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (3) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez is being controlled here.
Gomes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (5) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarez is still trying to improve position.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gomes wants to take Alvarez's back here but Alvarez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Alvarez manages to control the position for a moment.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez controls the position.
Gomes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes controlling his opponent.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Gomes looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez is controlling an arm, preventing Gomes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Gomes isn't that keen on the idea.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Gomes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Gomes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gomes is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T9#
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes is really struggling to control Alvarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.#T10#
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Alvarez tries to improve his position but instead Gomes has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (8) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
#T11#
Alvarez trying to control the hands but Gomes won't let him.
Gomes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alvarez doesn't escape.
Alvarez prevents Gomes from getting a body triangle.#T12#
Gomes keeps control of the position as Alvarez tries to break free.
Alvarez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Alvarez just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Alvarez right now.
Alvarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alvarez tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Gomes has good solid back control here.
Alvarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alvarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Gomes gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gomes controlling the positon.
Alvarez trying to control the hands but Gomes won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
David Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 50 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Laitila jumps guard.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.#SUB#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Laitila'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Laitila has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Alvarez won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Laitila looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alvarez has picked Laitila up and slammed him! Laitila can't keep hold of the triangle and Alvarez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (3) Alvarez
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila stops Alvarez from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitila sneaks back into half guard.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
#SUB#
Laitila actively working from the bottom here.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (4) vs (3) Alvarez
Alvarez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
I really don't envy Alvarez right now.
Alvarez trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Alvarez breaks Laitila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (5) Alvarez
Laitila keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Laitila.
Alvarez advances to half guard.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (8) Alvarez
Laitila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laitila has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitila regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laitila wants to hit a sweep here but Alvarez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Laitila there! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (11) Alvarez
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Laitila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laitila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (8) vs (11) Alvarez#SUB#
Laitila patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Laitila working for a choke but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Alvarez fending off the submission attempt from Laitila.
Laitila not allowing Alvarez to control his hands. #SUB#
Laitila is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alvarez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alvarez for a finish. #T6##SUB#
Alvarez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Laitila is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alvarez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Laitila is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alvarez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alvarez trying to control the hands but Laitila won't let him.
Alvarez tries to break free.
#T7##SUB#
Alvarez fending off the submission attempt from Laitila.
Alvarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Laitila gets his hands free. #SUB#
Laitila is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alvarez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Laitila working for the choke.
Laitila gets his hands free as Alvarez looks to control. #SUB#
Alvarez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Alvarez right now.
Alvarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Alvarez wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy.
Alvarez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laitila works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (11) vs (11) Alvarez
Laitila fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Laitila is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alvarez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Laitila takes Alvarez's back. Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (14) vs (11) Alvarez#T9##SUB#
Laitila working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Laitila keeps control of the position as Alvarez tries to break free.
#SUB#
Alvarez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Laitila is not going to allow Alvarez to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Laitila seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Alvarez's chin but Alvarez turns very nicely into Laitila's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Alvarez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (14) vs (13) Alvarez
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laitila is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Laitila is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (16) vs (13) Alvarez
Laitila is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Laitila has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Laitila is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alvarez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Laitila is looking to defend but Alvarez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Laitila! Alvarez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Laitila taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Owen Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Owen Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Owen Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wulfgang Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Bleak. Bleak maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Bleak pulls Alvarez into guard.
Bleak wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alvarez is now in half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bleak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Bleak is defending well.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Alvarez prevents Bleak from improving his position.
Alvarez is pressing down on Bleak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bleak is holding on for now. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alvarez is trying to control. Bleak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bleak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB#
Bleak is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarez.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Bleak defending well. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bleak defends it well.
Bleak is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Alvarez is pushing down on Bleak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bleak is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bleak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Bleak tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Bleak keeping hold of Alvarez's head, controlling as best he can.
Alvarez wants to control but Bleak is keeping him busy.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bleak is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Bleak controlling the position well.
Let's hope that Bleak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bleak wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Alvarez is stalling here. Bleak is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alvarez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bleak has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (0) vs (4) Bleak#SUB2#
Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bleak trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez is being controlled here.
Bleak trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Bleak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7##SUB2#
Bleak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bleak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Bleak stalls from top position.
Bleak looking to control but instead Alvarez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bleak is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez is looking to control Bleak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?#T8#
Bleak is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bleak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Bleak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Bleak eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez is looking to control Bleak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?#T9##SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard.
Alvarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Bleak from advancing position. #T10#
Alvarez trying to hold on to Bleak's head to control him but Bleak postures up.
Alvarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Bleak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bleak.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bleak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bleak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
Bleak is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bleak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bleak's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Bleak#SUB#
Bleak defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alvarez's arms. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bleak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bleak for a finish. #T12##SUB#
Alvarez looking for the choke but no joy.
Alvarez is hanging on to Bleak's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for the choke from the back position but Bleak is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for the choke from the back. #T13#
Bleak wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Alvarez goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bleak escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (6) Bleak
Alvarez trying to hold on to Bleak's head to control him but Bleak postures up.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bleak is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez is pressing down on Bleak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bleak passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bleak wins on points by 6 to 4.
Wulfgang Bleak really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Advance Sport Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Alvarez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nadadora. Nadadora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Nadadora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Alvarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvarez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Nadadora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Alvarez has picked Nadadora up - he's going for a ride! Alvarez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nadadora knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Nadadora won't allow it.
Alvarez moves into full mount! Nadadora won't be happy about that!
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez with good strikes from the mount here!#T1##SUB2#
Alvarez wants to finish this one by submission but Nadadora is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alvarez.
Alvarez throwing strikes here but Nadadora is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nadadora hang on?#SUB2#
Alvarez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Alvarez extends the arm and Nadadora is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Owen Alvarez!
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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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches up with Delisle and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Delisle.
Delisle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Alvarez is trying to trip Delisle. He has hold of a leg but Delisle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alvarez persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Delisle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Alvarez has his hands on Delisle's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez pulls Delisle in to control the position. #T1#
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Alvarez.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle'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.
Delisle is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Delisle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alvarez controlling the position for now.
Delisle controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Delisle is looking to advance position but Alvarez won't allow it.
Delisle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Delisle works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is not content to let Delisle control the position. #T3#
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (5) vs (4) Alvarez
Delisle trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Delisle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
Delisle wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Delisle looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Delisle defending well.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (7) Alvarez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle gets back to half guard.
Delisle wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Delisle defends it.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (10) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Delisle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Delisle is defending well.
Delisle struggling a bit here.#T6##SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Delisle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Delisle struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Delisle is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Delisle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Delisle (9) vs (10) Alvarez#T7#
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Delisle keeps control of the position.
Alvarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alvarez staying busy and making it hard for Delisle to control.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Delisle manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Alvarez right now.
Alvarez turns into Delisle and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (9) vs (12) Alvarez
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Delisle is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Delisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delisle keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Delisle is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Delisle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Delisle keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Delisle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delisle's guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Delisle sees it coming and defends easily.
Delisle wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delisle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the pace.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (9) vs (15) Alvarez#T11#
Delisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Delisle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Delisle is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Delisle defending well.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle is holding on to half guard well.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Delisle gets back to full guard.
Delisle looking to control.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet.
Delisle keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #T13#
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (9) vs (18) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Delisle is defending well.
Alvarez works to advance to full mount. Delisle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (9) vs (20) Alvarez
Alvarez looking to control but Delisle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez fails to advance to Delisle's back.
Delisle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Delisle tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Delisle is controlling an arm, preventing Alvarez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Delisle defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alvarez.
Delisle tries to improve his position but instead Alvarez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Delisle (9) vs (23) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for the choke from the back.
Delisle is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Delisle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Delisle rolls, trying to escape but Alvarez keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 23 to 9.
A relieved looking Owen Alvarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 215 Banner vs Doe
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
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.#CL#
Alvarez instigates a clinch. #TD2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #T5#
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.#T6#
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. #T7#
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. #T8#
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.#T9#
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. #T10#
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.#T11#
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. #T12#
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#T13#
Alvarez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
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.
#T14#
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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Event:
SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Alvarez darts in and clinches De Moncey up against the cage.
De Moncey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alvarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Moncey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and De Moncey ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Alvarez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Moncey regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Moncey (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez stands and throws De Moncey's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (0) vs (5) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Moncey, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Moncey has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Alvarez swings around for an armbar but De Moncey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (5) Alvarez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
De Moncey won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Alvarez is controlling De Moncey's posture.
De Moncey trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez seems keen to control De Moncey's posture.#T2#
De Moncey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Moncey looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but De Moncey is retaining full guard.
De Moncey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but De Moncey is retaining full guard. #SUB#
De Moncey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Alvarez wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is keeping the position.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (2) vs (10) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Moncey can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Moncey, who protects the arm well.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Moncey keeps working.
De Moncey is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez trying to control the position but De Moncey is working away. #T5#
De Moncey manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Moncey defends it well.
Alvarez prevents De Moncey from improving his position.#SUB2#
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is defending well. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Moncey defends it well. #T6##SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but De Moncey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
De Moncey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Moncey is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez prevents De Moncey from improving his position.#T7#
De Moncey wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (2) vs (13) Alvarez
Alvarez trying to control the position but De Moncey is working away.
De Moncey manages to get back to half guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but De Moncey defends it.
Alvarez moves into full mount! De Moncey won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (2) vs (16) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T8#
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
De Moncey looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Moncey (2) vs (19) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez has the hooks in. De Moncey is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Alvarez passes his arm under De Moncey's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, De Moncey taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Alvarez!
A relieved looking Owen Alvarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Sao Alela! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Alvarez successfully pulls guard.
Alvarez is pulling down on Alela's head. It's preventing any offense from Alela, at least for the moment.
Alvarez is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez has his hands on Alela's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Alela has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Alela controlling the action here.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Alela has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard but Alela has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (3) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to control but Alela is having none of it.#SUB#
Alela jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alvarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Alela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez tries to bench press Alela off him but Alela keeps the position. #T2#
Alvarez holds on to Alela's head and controls the position momentarily.
Alela is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez stops Alela from passing to mount.
Alela wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alela in the domination position with Alvarez hanging on.
Alvarez prevents Alela from moving into mount.
Alela taking a breather here.
Alvarez gets back to half guard.#T3#
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Alela keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Alela seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Alvarez has recovered full guard.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alela's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (3) vs (2) Alvarez
Alela keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Alela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Alela has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alela (7) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Alela has control of the leg.
Alela passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alvarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (10) vs (2) Alvarez#T5#
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Alela postures up.
Alvarez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alela passes into side control, despite Alvarez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (13) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez is not content to let Alela control the position. #T6#
Alvarez is trying to control Alela's posture but Alela avoids it.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alela takes a little break here. Alvarez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7#
Alela trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alela working away.
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Alela passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alvarez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alela (15) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Alela avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.#T8#
Alela takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez wants to control but Alela is having none of it.#SUB#
Alela is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alvarez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Alela's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez wants to control but Alela is having none of it.
Alvarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Alela's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Alela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alvarez keeping hold of Alela's head, controlling as best he can.
Alela prevents Alvarez from improving his position.#SUB#
Alela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB#
Alela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Alela is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Alela eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Alela is controlling well.
Alela tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T11##SUB#
Alela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Alela has control of the leg.
Alvarez keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Alela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alela is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Alvarez wants to control but Alela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Alela is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alela.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez gets full guard.#T13#
Alela stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarez holds on and takes a little breather.
Alela preventing the sweep.
Alvarez pulls Alela in close to prevent any damage.
Alela looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (15) vs (4) Alvarez
Alvarez passes Alela's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Alela is defending it quite comfortably.
Alela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Alela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alela takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Sao Alela thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 31 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Cubbedge in a clinch.
#TD2#
Cubbedge is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alvarez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cubbedge to the mat. Cubbedge regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cubbedge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Alvarez
Cubbedge showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (4) Alvarez#T2#
Cubbedge trying to control the position here.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (7) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it. #T4#
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubbedge has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh. Cubbedge counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (7) Alvarez#T6#
Alvarez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alvarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez isn't going anywhere.
Cubbedge wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge staying calm.#T7#
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Cubbedge staying calm.
Cubbedge 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez has his hands on Cubbedge 's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alvarez. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it. #T11#
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Cubbedge taking a breather here.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Cubbedge not doing much here.
Alvarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T13#
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alvarez is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (13) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Alvarez is trying to escape the position but Cubbedge is controlling the position.
Alvarez is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Bart Cubbedge tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez cracks Dilbrandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.#TD2#
Alvarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt bucks up and tries to throw Alvarez off but instead Alvarez has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dilbrandt fending off the submission attempt from Alvarez. #SUB2#
Alvarez has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dilbrandt is defending well but eventually Alvarez manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dilbrandt has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 342
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Alvarez decides to pull guard.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias is stalling in the full guard.
Gracias trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Alvarez is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Alvarez has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Alvarez looking to control.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself. #T6#
Alvarez wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alvarez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (3) vs (0) Alvarez
Gracias looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Gracias looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Gracias's attempts to control the action. #T8##SUB#
Gracias moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Alvarez has worked his arm free - good work by Alvarez!
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Gracias passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alvarez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (5) vs (0) Alvarez
Gracias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Gracias tries to take his opponent's back but Alvarez turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (5) vs (2) Alvarez#T9#
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Alvarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (2) Alvarez#SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Alvarez has his foot on Gracias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracias works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias postures up.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gracias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
Alvarez controlling the position for now.
Alvarez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Gracias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T13#
Gracias is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Gracias is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Gracias passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Helio Gracias 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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Event:
CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Owen Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Alvarez has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Alvarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Barnes#SUB2#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes wants to control the position but Alvarez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Alvarez content to control rather than advance.
Alvarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (2) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Alvarez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (2) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T3#
Barnes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (2) vs (11) Barnes
Alvarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez is not content to let Barnes control the position.#SUB2#
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#T4#
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T5#
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (2) vs (14) Barnes
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Alvarez is controlling an arm, preventing Barnes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Alvarez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alvarez manages to get to full guard.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alvarez looking to control.
Barnes trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Alvarez controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (2) vs (17) Barnes
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working. #T8#
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez has one of Barnes's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Alvarez is not content to let Barnes control the position. #T9##SUB2#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alvarez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Alvarez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (17) Barnes
Our spies down at at QUBE Gym inform us that Barnes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (19) Barnes
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Alvarez has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (4) vs (22) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well. #T11#
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well. #T12#
Barnes is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Alvarez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13#
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (4) vs (25) Barnes
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14#
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (25) Barnes
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 25 to 6.
After the fight, Eric Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWCFN 13
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Owen Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking to pass Alvarez's guard but actually Alvarez recovers to full guard.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes wants to advance to full mount but Alvarez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Barnes
Alvarez won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.#T3#
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Alvarez trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (5) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (7) vs (4) Barnes#T5#
Barnes is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (10) vs (4) Barnes
Alvarez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #T6#
Alvarez is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnes tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is letting Alvarez control him for a moment. #T7#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alvarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (12) vs (4) Barnes#T8#
Barnes is controlling an arm, preventing Alvarez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Alvarez looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Alvarez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barnes is surviving well by controlling Alvarez's body position as best he can.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Alvarez trying to control but Barnes is having none of it. #T10#
Barnes is controlling an arm, preventing Alvarez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Alvarez prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Alvarez fails to take his opponent's back.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez controlling from the full mount.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.#T11#
Alvarez looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alvarez fails to move to back control.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Alvarez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barnes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barnes shrugs it off.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvarez fails to take his opponent's back.
Barnes regains half guard.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T12#
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alvarez trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Owen Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWCFN 11
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
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?#TD#
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.#T1#
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
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#T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#T5##SUB#
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.#T6#
Alvarez pushing down on Macker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
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.#T7#
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.
#T8#
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.#SUB2#
Macker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Macker tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Alvarez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
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.#T10#
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. #T11##SUB2#
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. #T12#
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#T13#
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.
#T14#
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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Event:
CWC 332 - Prelims
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Owen Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sisko tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvarez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Sisko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Sisko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sisko manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Alvarez pushes Sisko up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Sisko tightens his grip and picks Alvarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvarez manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Sisko
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sisko passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Sisko
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Sisko taking a breather here.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Sisko is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sisko passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (8) Sisko
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Sisko wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Sisko controlling the position easily from mount.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Sisko isn't that keen on the idea.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sisko wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Sisko tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
Sisko with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sisko controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Alvarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Sisko has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (0) vs (11) Sisko
Alvarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alvarez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sisko.
Alvarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sisko's guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (11) Sisko
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sisko is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisko controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself. #T6#
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sisko is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sisko being controlled here, momentarily.
Sisko working a defensive guard but Alvarez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (11) Sisko
Alvarez controlling from side mount.
Sisko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7#
Alvarez is looking to pass Sisko's guard but actually Sisko recovers to full guard.
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Sisko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alvarez passes Sisko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sisko is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sisko avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Alvarez is thwarting Sisko's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sisko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sisko is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sisko is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
#SUB#
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sisko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Sisko in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (5) vs (13) Sisko
Alvarez has his hands on Sisko's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Sisko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Sisko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sisko looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (7) vs (13) Sisko#T12#
Alvarez pushing down on Sisko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Sisko defending well.
Alvarez is just content to waste time from the top position. Sisko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Our spies down at at The Nonce Hunters inform us that Sisko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Sisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (7) vs (15) Sisko
Alvarez is pulling down on Sisko's head to control his posture.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Sisko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sisko trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Sisko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Sisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet. #T14#
Sisko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Sisko tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CWC 330 - Fiso vs The Reverend
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alvarez rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez wants to take the fight to the mat but Kersikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kersikov jumps guard but Alvarez stands there with Kersikov around his waist. Kersikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Alvarez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kersikov uses from the top position.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez controlling Kersikov's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Alvarez wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Alvarez wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Kersikov prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Alvarez wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (3) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working. #T6#
A lull in the action here.
Alvarez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Alvarez
Kersikov wants to control the action but instead Alvarez gets a body lock and reverses into Kersikov's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Alvarez#T7#
Alvarez 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Let's hope that Alvarez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Alvarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
#T10#
Alvarez wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Alvarez tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T13#
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kersikov prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Alvarez is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
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 53 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alvarez rushes Ottke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ottke wants a takedown but no success here.
Ottke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez gets underhooks to prevent Ottke's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Ottke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottke wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Alvarez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ottke can't fight it off and eventually Alvarez manages to take the fight to the floor. Ottke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Alvarez
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T2#
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to sweep but Ottke has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Alvarez is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke controlling the position.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ottke's best efforts.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is pressing down on Ottke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ottke trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Ottke postures up.
#T7#
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ottke is now in half guard.
Alvarez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T8#
Ottke is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke 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.
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvarez moves into full guard.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Alvarez is looking to sweep but instead, Ottke has passed into half guard.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez trying to control but Ottke postures up.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
Ottke stalling. #T11#
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T12#
Alvarez is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ottke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ottke advances to half guard. #T14#
Alvarez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ottke jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (8) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Rolf Ottke 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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Event:
CWC 328 - Prelims
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Owen Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Dagestanskiy jumps into guard, dragging Alvarez to the mat.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position.
Dagestanskiy keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dagestanskiy wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dagestanskiy is controlling Alvarez's trapped leg to prevent Alvarez from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is trying to control. Dagestanskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Dagestanskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Dagestanskiy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dagestanskiy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dagestanskiy is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is keeping the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dagestanskiy keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #T2#
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Dagestanskiy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez pushes down on Dagestanskiy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvarez prevents Dagestanskiy from improving his position.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dagestanskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is thwarting Dagestanskiy's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dagestanskiy keeps working.
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Dagestanskiy trying to control from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dagestanskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Alvarez pushing down on Dagestanskiy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Alvarez wants to control but Dagestanskiy is keeping him busy.
Dagestanskiy controlling the position well.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dagestanskiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Dagestanskiy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alvarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Dagestanskiy is working away.
Dagestanskiy trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez is looking to stall here but Dagestanskiy recovers full guard.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Dagestanskiy keeps moving. #T6#
Dagestanskiy pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dagestanskiy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Dagestanskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alvarez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Dagestanskiy#T7#
Alvarez 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dagestanskiy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Dagestanskiy content to stall in guard here.
Dagestanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
Alvarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Alvarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dagestanskiy won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Dagestanskiy tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez is keen to just control but Dagestanskiy is a slippery customer.#T10##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy with the active half guard here but Alvarez passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (7) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
You can see the frustration on Dagestanskiy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Dagestanskiy is defending well.
Alvarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dagestanskiy tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.#T11#
Alvarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dagestanskiy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Alvarez is looking to stall here but Dagestanskiy recovers full guard.
Dagestanskiy working a defensive guard here.
Dagestanskiy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dagestanskiy is keeping the position.#T12#
Dagestanskiy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dagestanskiy keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
Dagestanskiy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dagestanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez passes Dagestanskiy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dagestanskiy is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dagestanskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Alvarez stalling.
Alvarez trying to control from Dagestanskiy's half guard. Dagestanskiy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alvarez pushes down on Dagestanskiy's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez moves into full mount! Dagestanskiy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (10) vs (4) Dagestanskiy
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Owen Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alvarez pushes Bandito up against the cage in a clinch.
Bandito looking for a takedown.
Bandito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Alvarez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (0) vs (4) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy.
Bandito is trying to escape the position but Alvarez is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandito is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (0) vs (6) Alvarez
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (6) Alvarez#T1#
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez 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: Bandito (2) vs (8) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandito wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Bandito wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB2#
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandito is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Bandito is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandito wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Alvarez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (2) vs (11) Alvarez
Alvarez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alvarez trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Bandito to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Alvarez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Alvarez tries to control but Bandito wriggling away.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Alvarez trying to control but Bandito is having none of it.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape. #T6#
Bandito really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Alvarez is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away.
Alvarez is pressing down on Bandito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandito is holding on for now.
Bandito is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Bandito tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.#T8#
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Bandito is defending the position.
Alvarez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bandito reverses the position - he's now on top in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (11) Alvarez#T9#
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (4) vs (13) Alvarez
Bandito is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet. #T10#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
It looks like Alvarez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Alvarez pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alvarez in particular looking to stall.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bandito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Bandito controlling the position for now.#T13#
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Bandito moves into full guard.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Bandito trying to control the position.
Bandito being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 13 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Owen Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Prelims
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Owen Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Serronen or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad.
As Serronen tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Serronen manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Serronen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Serronen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Owen Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aku Serronen.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Serronen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Serronen tightens his grip and picks Alvarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvarez manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Serronen
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Serronen
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #T1#
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Serronen
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Alvarez is pulling down on Serronen's head to control his posture. #T2#
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Serronen postures up.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez controlling Serronen's posture. #T3#
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Serronen passes into half guard.
Serronen trying to control the pace.
Serronen is looking to stall here but Alvarez recovers full guard. #T4#
Alvarez pulls Serronen in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Alvarez is pulling down on Serronen's head. It's preventing any offense from Serronen, at least for the moment.#T5#
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen postures up.
#T6#
Serronen is looking to pass into half guard but Alvarez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alvarez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Serronen
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Serronen looking for a sweep. Not yet Serronen, not yet.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez controlling the action here. #T7#
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serronen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (4) vs (8) Serronen
Will Serronen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
What can Alvarez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Alvarez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Serronen keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Serronen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Serronen doesn't have the hooks in and Alvarez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (8) Serronen#T9#
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (10) Serronen#SUB#
Alvarez working for submissions but it's allowed Serronen to get to half guard.
Serronen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Serronen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (6) vs (13) Serronen#T10#
Serronen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Serronen wants to control but Alvarez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Serronen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Serronen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Serronen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Serronen is looking to pass Alvarez's guard but actually Alvarez recovers to full guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Serronen trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez is controlling Serronen's posture.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Serronen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Serronen trying to move into half guard but instead Alvarez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (8) vs (13) Serronen
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Alvarez is pressing down on Serronen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Serronen is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (11) vs (13) Serronen
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 13 to 11.
A victorious Aku Serronen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.#T1#
Magomedov throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Magomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.#T2#
Magomedov blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov scores with the left hand. Alvarez knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov slips under a jab.#T3#
Alvarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Alvarez gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Magomedov is avoiding damage well.
Alvarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Magomedov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alvarez.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez working away.
Alvarez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alvarez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alvarez landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Magomedov shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarez.
Magomedov is positioning himself well to prevent Alvarez advancing to mount. #T2#
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Alvarez jumps into side control!
Alvarez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Magomedov is avoiding damage well.
Magomedov is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez is working Magomedov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez tries to score with some ground and pound. Magomedov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.
Alvarez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magomedov some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.#T4#
Alvarez is working Magomedov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez working the strikes but Magomedov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to control but Alvarez passes into side.
Alvarez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Magomedov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Owen Alvarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Magomedov shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
That kick from Magomedov tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov wants to land a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Alvarez wants to counter with a clinch but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Alvarez works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Magomedov shakes him off and moves away.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez walks into a jab.#T4#
Alvarez takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magomedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#Zabit Magomedov's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov with a nice cross.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Alvarez. #BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
After winning the bout, Zabit Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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BB 65 - Hawk vs Man 2
Date: Aug 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adderley, as that shot connected.
We've been hearing reports that Alvarez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Adderley slips a jab from Alvarez.
Adderley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adderley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Adderley scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez with a jab.
Adderley takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Adderley connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adderley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range and Adderley settles back down.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Adderley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adderley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Adderley's corner calls for a 1-2. Adderley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1##CL#
Alvarez instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Adderley is trying to break free.#BC2#
Adderley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adderley's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adderley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Adderley.
Hakeem Adderley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adderley counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez takes a swing at Adderley's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Adderley pushes him off.
Alvarez takes a swing at Adderley's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adderley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adderley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adderley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adderley works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez slips under a jab from Adderley.
Adderley throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Adderley throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Adderley throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Adderley breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Adderley throws a leg kick that misses.
Adderley throws out a leg kick but Alvarez moves out of range and Adderley only half commits.
Alvarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to counter the offense by Adderley and move into the clinch.
Adderley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez moves to clinch but Adderley breaks away
and Adderley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvarez's knee momentarily.#T3#
Adderley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Adderley misses the target.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adderley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Adderley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Adderley slips to the side
and Adderley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adderley.
Adderley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adderley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alvarez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adderley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adderley throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adderley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Adderley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez slips a jab from Adderley.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Adderley misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez tries to work over Adderley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adderley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adderley as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adderley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adderley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Adderley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Adderley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Adderley misses #CL#
and Alvarez counters by clinching up.
Alvarez stalling against the cage.
Alvarez is pushing Adderley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adderley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Adderley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adderley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adderley was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Adderley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Alvarez moves out of range as Adderley throws a body kick.
Adderley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adderley is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Adderley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hakeem Adderley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adderley lands a head shot.
Adderley looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Adderley misses with a left hand #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Adderley keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Adderley wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adderley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Adderley is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Adderley sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adderley works over Alvarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adderley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Hakeem Adderley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Adderley.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Adderley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adderley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adderley throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and Adderley counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Adderley is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
Adderley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adderley connects with a solid leg kick.
Adderley clobbers Alvarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Adderley shakes it off.
Adderley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adderley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Adderley avoids it well and moves away.
Adderley cracks Alvarez with a good jab.#ROC2#Alvarez is rocked!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adderley enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adderley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Adderley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adderley lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alvarez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adderley.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adderley on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adderley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adderleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Adderley with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Adderley.
Adderley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Adderley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Adderley is just out of range.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adderley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Adderley throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Adderley throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adderley throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adderley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Adderley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Alvarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Adderley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Owen Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well,Alvarez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
Alvarez is trying to ground and pound but Adderley uses the momentary lack of control by Alvarez to regain half guard.
Adderley is trying to stand back up but Alvarez is controlling him
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adderley tries to kick Alvarez off but Alvarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Owen Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adderley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
Alvarez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alvarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adderley wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adderley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Adderley won't allow it.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adderley's head.
Alvarez winds up and cracks Adderley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Adderley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez.
Alvarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adderley defending well though.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adderley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hakeem Adderley!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Hakeem Adderley!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Hakeem Adderley!
Hakeem Adderley wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Hakeem Adderley 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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Event:
BB 59 - Gracie vs Gebhardt
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Pierre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pierre is in Alvarez's guard.
Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
Alvarez managing to control the position.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is pulling down on Pierre's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!#REVB#
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Alvarez is fighting to break Pierre's control of his arms but Pierre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pierre holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pierre working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierre trying to control the position here.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Pierre avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pierre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Alvarez tries to clinch but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.
Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierre.
Pierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad. #TD#
Pierre looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Pierre drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!#REVB#
Alvarez stays in close to Pierre's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierre has wrist control.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pierre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Pierre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Pierre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Pierre misses.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pierre.
Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez throws a hook but Pierre avoids it easily.
Pierre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Alvarez moves out of range as Pierre strikes.
A big right from Pierre misses.
Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pierre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pierre circles away.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Pierre.
Alvarez wants to counter with a clinch but Pierre pushes him away.#TD#
Pierre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent Pierre getting side control.
Alvarez is controlling Pierre's trapped leg to prevent Pierre from advancing to side control.#T2#
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Pierre is controlling well.
Pierre 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pierre lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Pierre there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre throws a strike but Alvarez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez pulls Pierre in to control the position.
George Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!#REVB##T3#
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pierre has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pierre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierre sets himself, and Alvarez steps forward looking for the clinch! Pierre avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alvarez's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pierre misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Pierre, which made it look bad.
Pierre throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Pierre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and Pierre ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pierre goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Pierre avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pierre wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Pierre wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez pushes Pierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierre wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pierre goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.#CL2#
Alvarez has Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pierre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Pierre avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
George Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Pierre has Alvarez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pierre pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alvarez tumbling to the mat - Pierre dives into Alvarez's guard.
Pierre trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarez holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pierre is aware though and is defending well.
Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pierre looking to control.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Pierre.
Pierre pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Alvarez stays in close to Pierre's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Pierre misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pierre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alvarez can turn it around.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez slows down the pace here.
Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierre.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Owen Alvarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BB 54 - Allu vs Okongwu
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Helenius back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez prevents Helenius from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez gets through Helenius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Helenius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Helenius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Helenius throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Helenius sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Helenius misses with a left hand #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Helenius didn't expect that.
Alvarez won't allow Helenius to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Helenius working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Helenius working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Helenius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Helenius has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Helenius there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Helenius throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
Helenius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Helenius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Helenius's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helenius looking to finish with strikes here!
Helenius is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Helenius misses with a looping right.
Helenius throws a leg kick #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Helenius didn't expect that.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alvarez is in close to Helenius's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Helenius tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alvarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Alvarez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alvarez dominating with strikes here.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helenius is looking to escape.
Alvarez controlling from mount.
Helenius is trying desperately to improve position.
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Alvarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Helenius's face.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Helenius to control.
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Helenius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Helenius is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helenius can do to turn this around?
Alvarez landing punches.
Helenius is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Helenius misses.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Helenius misses #TD#
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alvarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Helenius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Alvarez controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helenius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Helenius throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Helenius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Helenius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helenius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Helenius not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Alvarez has hold of one of Helenius's legs. Helenius is fighting the takedown attempt but Alvarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Helenius controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Owen Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Helenius has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez slips a jab from Helenius.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez cracks Helenius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Helenius throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Helenius fights it but they end up in guard.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Helenius will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Owen Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BB 50 - Obaminator vs Adam 3
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez just leaning against Fitzgerald, taking a breather.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Alvarez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fitzgerald is looking to get back to is feet but Alvarez passes into side control.
Fitzgerald is pushing Alvarez's head away, looking to escape. Alvarez manages to hold on to the position though.
Alvarez is staying tight to Fitzgerald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzgerald takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Alvarez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fitzgerald some visible discomfort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzgerald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzgerald prevents Alvarez from moving into mount.
Fitzgerald tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzgerald is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Fitzgerald is working away.
Fitzgerald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alvarez lands some shots froms side control.
Alvarez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Alvarez trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alvarez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Alvarez is chipping away with strikes.
Fitzgerald taking a bit of punishment here - Alvarez scoring with strikes. #ROC#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fitzgerald is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez is working Fitzgerald over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Fitzgerald is working away.
Fitzgerald seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Alvarez landing strikes.
Fitzgerald looks to move to half guard but instead Alvarez has passed into mount! Damn!
Fitzgerald tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvarez landing shots from mount.
Alvarez lands a big shot to the head and Fitzgerald winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Owen Alvarez!
A less than humble Owen Alvarez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Greg Fitzgerald stepped up to the mic, saying 'This last loss has definitely got me thinking. I need to make a change. This whole fighting thing was supposed to be short term. But I'm not quitting til I get me hardware. '. |
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Event:
BB 43 - Paris vs Nakagawa
Date: Apr 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Vernon throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Vernon looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Vernon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vernon dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez works the jab nicely.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Alvarez.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vernon prevents it.
#T1#
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vernon lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Vernon letting Alvarez take a breather here.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Vernon.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez works on Vernon's body with a couple of short punches.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Vernon.
Vernon tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Alvarez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vernon wants a takedown.
Owen Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Vernon.#T2#
Vernon tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Vernon manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Vernon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vernon prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Alvarez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vernon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vernon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vernon presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vernon tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A short left from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Vernon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vernon lands with a short shot to the head.
Vernon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vernon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vernon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez presses Vernon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvarez just leaning against Vernon, taking a breather.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Vernon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Vernon prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vernons head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Vernon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vernon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vernon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez looking to stall.
Vernon takes a shot to the head.
Vernon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Vernon.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Vernon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Alvarez has Vernon pushed against the cage.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Vernon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Vernon.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Vernon.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon. #BC2#
Vernon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isaac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.#CL#
Alvarez darts in and clinches Vernon up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vernon.
Vernon lands an uppercut.
Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vernon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Vernon defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vernon on the side of the head.
Alvarez moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Vernon slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Vernon throws a big counter head kick but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vernon, pushing him back against the cage.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Vernon can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
#T3#
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon works on Alvarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Vernon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvarez.
#TD#
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Vernon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alvarez lands an elbow.
Vernon is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vernon to see if he's OK.
Alvarez scoring with punches and elbows.
Alvarez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vernon down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon tries to control but Alvarez manages to take his back.
Alvarez biding his time, controlling Vernon.
Vernon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The referee is taking a good look at Vernon as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Alvarez!
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alvarez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Owen Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vernon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Vernon avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon has Alvarez pressed against the cage.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Vernon misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Vernon is working Alvarez over against the cage.
Vernon tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Alvarez slows down the pace here.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vernon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Vernon tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vernon lands with a right to the head.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vernon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Vernon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon lands a jab to Alvarez's midsection.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vernon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Vernon's body. Vernon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Vernon pushes him off.
Vernon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez lands an overhand right.
Alvarez moves forwards but Vernon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Vernon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vernon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Vernon swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Vernon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab. #T4#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Vernon shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez works Vernon's body with a nice hook.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Donk. Vernon catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
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!
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Owen Alvarez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Owen Alvarez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BB 34 - Capellio vs Ochoa
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Dukat counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Dukat gets a double leg takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukat is one step ahead there.
Dukat looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dukat has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dukat is controlling Alvarez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dukat's head.#SUB#
Dukat looking for subs off his back but Alvarez has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Dukat is trying to control but can't.
Dukat is holding on to half guard well.
Dukat is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Dukat gets full guard.
Dukat wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dukat working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Dukat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez distracts Dukat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Dukat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dukat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dukat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dukat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Dukat circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dukat wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dukat struggling a bit here.#T4#
Alvarez trying to control the position but Dukat is working away.
Dukat tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Dukat is letting Alvarez control him for a moment.
Dukat is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dukat being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alvarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Dukat counter with a right hand.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dukat tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dukat to the ground. Dukat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dukat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Alvarez rushes Dukat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Dukat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dukat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Alvarez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dukat regains guard immediately.
Alvarez trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukat pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB#
Dukat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Dukat pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dukat is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dukat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvarez is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alvarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Dukat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alvarez stacks Dukat on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Alvarez!
Alvarez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alvarez is working Dukat over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukat keeps working. #T3#
Dukat can't do much from the bottom here.
Dukat tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Alvarez stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Dukat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukat 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.
Dukat can't do much from the bottom here.
Owen Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dukat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Alvarez tries to roll but Dukat sticks to his back.
Dukat scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Alvarez is looking for a way out.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Dukat is landing with strikes. Alvarez can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Alvarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dukat's arms.
Dukat scores with punches to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alvarez is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gul Dukat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
enabling Dukat to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Dukat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Dukat shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Dukat.
Gul Dukat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez lands a jab.#TD#
Dukat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarez's guard now, I'm sure.
Dukat trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez controlling Dukat's posture. #T1#
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Dukat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dukat stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Alvarez has an active guard here but Dukat has managed to pass into half guard.
Dukat thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dukat trying to control from Alvarez's half guard. Alvarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dukat landing with the ground and pound.
Dukat throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez pulls Dukat in to control the position.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Dukat postures up.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dukat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez controlling Dukat's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukat.
Dukat shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Dukat moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Dukat with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez wants to counter the offense by Dukat and move into the clinch position.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Dukat slips the punch.
Dukat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Dukat moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukat.
#T4#
Dukat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Dukat avoids it easily.#TD#
Dukat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alvarez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dukat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dukat pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dukat is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dukat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gul Dukat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dukat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Gul Dukat misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BB 25 - Garbowa vs Tavares
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Stanley throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half 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.
Alvarez trying to control from Stanley's half guard. Stanley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Stanley pushes a forearm under Alvarez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alvarez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Michael Stanley!
After winning the bout, Roger Michael Stanley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BB 17 - Bjornsson vs Abner
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Wright lands a big head kick that sends Alvarez tumbling to the mat! Wright takes a step backwards and waves Alvarez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Alvarez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Owen Alvarez has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
Alvarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wright defends it well.
Alvarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Wright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alvarez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carter Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Wright sends Alvarez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wright is motioning to the referee to let Alvarez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard And Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.#T2#
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wright tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Wright misses #CL2#
and Alvarez counters by clinching up. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez trying to stall but Wright improves his position.
Wright tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.#BC#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez jabs at Wright's body.#T4#
Wright misses with a looping left.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Wright avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range. #CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Wright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Wright pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wright lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Alvarez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Alvarez finds it's target.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Alvarez wants to clinch#KD#
and Wright counters with a nice right hand that sends Alvarez toppling to the canvas! Alvarez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wright finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alvarez is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Wright doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Alvarez crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Alvarez's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Wright!
A relieved looking Carter Wright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - New Contenders
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Kennedy tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Kennedy fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Kennedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvarez stands up over Kennedy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kennedy trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kennedy's head.#T1#
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez is in close to Kennedy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kennedy has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kennedy holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kennedy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez stands up over Kennedy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kennedy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Kennedy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Kennedy is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Alvarez trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Kennedy is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kennedy throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Conan Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kennedy throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Kennedy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kennedy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kennedy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
Alvarez pushes Kennedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Kennedy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
Kennedy looking to stall.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kennedy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kennedy gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kennedy won't be happy with that.
Kennedy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Kennedy is working away.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.
Alvarez working the ground and pound from side control.
Kennedy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alvarez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kennedy looks to move to half guard but instead Alvarez has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Kennedy wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez lands a couple of good shots and Kennedy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Alvarez lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
Alvarez is loading up with his shots from the back and Kennedy is in big trouble! Kennedy taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Owen Alvarez!
A very excited looking Owen Alvarez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Dome
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses the jab.
Alvarez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malley counters with a low kick, right behind Alvarez 's knee.
Malley throws a front kick aimed at Alvarez's knee but Alvarez avoids it well.
Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been informed that Malley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malley counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Malley back into the cage.
Alvarez gets through Malley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Malley manages to break the clinch.
Malley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range and Malley settles back down.
Malley throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Malley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alvarez connects with a crisp jab.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez cracks a nice hook into Malley's ribs.#T2#
Malley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Malley misses.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Malley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
Malley blocking some punches.
Malley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. #BC2#
Malley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Jane Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Malley.#T3#
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Malley sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2#
Malley throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Alvarez stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Malley follows into mount! #ROC2#Alvarez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Alvarez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Malley wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez gets full guard.#SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malley stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Malley from controlling successfully.
Alvarez has his hands on Malley's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a jab when Malley was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malley wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez backing away here, and Malley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Malley scores with a leg kick.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Malley counter with a right hand. #TD#
Alvarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malley sprawls well initially but Alvarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Alvarez 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.
Malley gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Malley controlling the position.
Alvarez passes Malley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Malley wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Malley is having none of it. #T3#
Alvarez lands strikes from half guard.
Alvarez winds up and cracks Malley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez misses with a head shot. Malley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Malley is controlling Alvarez's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez. #T4#
Alvarez won't allow Malley to sweep him here.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malley keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Malley throws a big counter head kick but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Malley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Owen Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez moves to clinch but Malley breaks away
and Malley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malley feints a counter leg kick.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Malley counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Malley tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Malley manages to avoid the attempt.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley misses with a looping right.
Alvarez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Malley.
Malley moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Malley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malley loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Malley.
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Malley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Malley moves out of range.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it.
Malley loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Jane Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#Malley is rocked!#T3#
Malley throws a leg kick #CL#
and Alvarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malley misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Alvarez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Malley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Malley tries to roll but Alvarez sticks to his back.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Alvarez is hanging on to Malley's back as he tries to escape.
Malley covers up after that shot from Alvarez.
Malley is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alvarez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
Alvarez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Alvarez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Alvarez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Alvarez apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Alvarez tries to clinch up
and Malley counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Contenders
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarez feints a jab promting Mcgillicutty to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mcgillicutty slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez stalls.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Mcgillicutty tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
Alvarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alvarez has Mcgillicutty up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez has Mcgillicutty pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgillicutty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Mcgillicutty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alvarez walks away with a smile on his face. Mcgillicutty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alvarez with a poor takedown
and Mcgillicutty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Owen Alvarez has been cut.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcgillicutty is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgillicutty being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgillicutty looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgillicutty, not yet. #T2##SUB#
Mcgillicutty working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alvarez escapes and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alvarez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Alvarez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty tries to improve position but can't.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Mcgillicutty tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Alvarez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Mcgillicutty breaks Alvarez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty advances to half guard.
Mcgillicutty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgillicutty to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez slowing the pace effectively.
Mcgillicutty working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgillicutty is trying to force a seperation but Alvarez has the dominant position.
Alvarez keeps control of Mcgillicutty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgillicutty working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Alvarez has picked Mcgillicutty up - he's going for a ride! Alvarez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him busy.
Mcgillicutty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Alvarez thows an elbow strike that misses. Mcgillicutty gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Alvarez doesn't seem too bothered but Mcgillicutty quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Alvarez is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Alvarez really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Byzantium 35
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarez tries to clinch but Dalborg is having none of it. #CL#
Alvarez pushes Dalborg up against the cage in a clinch.
Dalborg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. #BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dalborg on his heels. He'll look to pass Dalborg's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalborg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez stops Dalborg from standing up.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dalborg's head.
Alvarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dalborg's head.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez postures up in Dalborg's guard and throws a big left but Dalborg blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalborg is keeping the position for now.
Dalborg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dalborg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alvarez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dalborg's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Alvarez.#SUB#
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dalborg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Dalborg.#T2#
Dalborg throws a strike aimed at the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez avoids it well.
Dalborg is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalborg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dalborg working the ground and pound but Alvarez is defending the strikes.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalborg throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alvarez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB#
Dalborg thows an elbow strike that misses. Alvarez gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Dalborg doesn't seem too bothered but Alvarez quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Dalborg is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Dalborg really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Owen Alvarez!
A less than humble Owen Alvarez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Dennis Dalborg was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'. |
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Event:
Byzantium 31
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Gonzales misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Gonzales moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Gonzales jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
Gonzales ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
A jab from Gonzales misses.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Alvarez clinches.
Alvarez has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzales wants to break free but Alvarez has control.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
Gonzales tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gonzales!
Alvarez controlling the position from side mount.
Gonzales avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Alvarez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alvarez advances nicely into full mount.
Alvarez with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Alvarez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gonzales can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Alvarez lands a couple of good shots and Gonzales has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Alvarez looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Gonzales taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Byzantium 27
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawk.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alvarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawk is looking to reverse the position.
Hawk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alvarez connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
Alvarez lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Alvarez crashes against the mat.
Hawk tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
Alvarez lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Hawk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.
Alvarez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hawk is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Hawk is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez scoring with punches and elbows.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Hawk has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hawk sneaks back into half guard.
Alvarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hawk to regain full guard.
Alvarez pushes down on Hawk's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Hawk wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hawk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez. #SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alvarez won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Alvarez passes Hawk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Alvarez works his way into full mount!
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez lands a heavy elbow.
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez cracks Hawk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alvarez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hawk hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Hawk misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Hawk circles away.
#CL2#
Alvarez has Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Hawk back into the cage.#TD2#
Alvarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Alvarez controlling Hawk's posture. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hawk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawk wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hawk stalling.
Hawk 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.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Hawk is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Hawk.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Hawk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk misses with a left hand
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez scores with a nice strike.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Hawk misses.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawk circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawk throws a good cross that connects.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawk finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Alvarez tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
Hawk gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Hawk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Hawk tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawk.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alvarez has Hawk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alvarez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hawk tumbling to the mat - Alvarez dives into Hawk's guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Owen Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hawk looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Alvarez is defending well. Hawk quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Alvarez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hawk celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Hawk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Byzantium 22
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Kerr shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kerr dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
#TD2#
Alvarez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kerr has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez trying to control the pace.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Kerr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kerr is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Kerr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez prevents Kerr from improving his position.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Kerr defends it.
Kerr wants to get back to full guard.
Kerr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kerr wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kerr is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alvarez slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kerr is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Kerr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kerr trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Kerr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvarez working Kerr over with strikes.
Kerr is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kerr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Kerr is rocked!
Alvarez passes to full mount! #T4#
Alvarez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kerr wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Alvarez celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Byzantium 17
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Vactor misses with a takedown #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Vactor won't be happy with that.
Van Vactor 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.
Van Vactor is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Vactor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alvarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Vactor throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Vactor regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Vactor is looking to improve his position.
Van Vactor is trying to control but Alvarez manages to pass to mount!
Alvarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T1#
Van Vactor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Alvarez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Vactor for as long as he can get away with.
Alvarez landing punches. #CUT#It looks like Ethan Van Vactor has been cut.
Alvarez lands a big shot there that rocks Van Vactor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alvarez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Alvarez! Van Vactor is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Byzantium XII
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch up#TD2#
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.#T1#
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.
#T2#
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.
#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#CL#
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.#R2#
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.
#CL#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.
#CL#
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.#TD2#
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.#T3##SUB2#
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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.#REF3#
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.#R3##CL#
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.#TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.#SUB#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#REF3#
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.#CL#
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.
#TD2#
Alvarez tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
Alvarez postures up.
#T3#
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. #REF3#
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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
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. #TD2#
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.#R4#
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.#CL#
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.
#CL#
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. #CUT#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.#T1#
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.
#ROC#Alvarez is rocked!#T2#
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. |
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Event:
Byzantium IX
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlow tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlow fights it but they end up in guard.
Kozlow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlow is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozlow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kozlow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Kozlow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kozlow's head.
Kozlow controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Kozlow is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kozlow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozlow has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Kozlow is looking for a triangle here but Alvarez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Alvarez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alvarez throws a strike aimed at the side of Kozlow's head but Kozlow avoids it well.
Alvarez working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Alvarez.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Kozlow is defending well.
Kozlow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Alvarez is trying to control. Kozlow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kozlow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kozlow felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Kozlow is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alvarez connects with a nice short shot to Kozlow's temple.
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is thwarting Kozlow's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez prevents Kozlow from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
Alvarez is trying to drag Kozlow to the mat but Kozlow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlow can do to turn this around?
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez has been working on his balance at Paris & Sons Training Yard, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kozlow.#TD#
Alvarez has hold of one of Kozlow's legs. Kozlow is fighting the takedown attempt but Alvarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kozlow trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Kozlow keeps moving. #T1#
Alvarez won't allow Kozlow to sweep him here.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Kozlow keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Kozlow pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kozlow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kozlow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kozlow keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kozlow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Kozlow's legs - danger averted.
Kozlow is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kozlow tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Kozlow drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Kozlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez. #BC2#
Kozlow manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kozlow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Kozlow drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the cage.
Kozlow working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarez jumps guard but Kozlow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez stalls. #BC2#
Kozlow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krzysztof Kozlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlow tries to clinch up.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Kozlow shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlow! But no joy.
Kozlow wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozlow.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Kozlow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kozlow breaks from the clinch.
Kozlow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlow tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kozlow manages to circle out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Kozlow tries to stall but Alvarez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Krzysztof Kozlow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Kozlow.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kozlow is defending well.#TD#
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Kozlow's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Kozlow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kozlow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kozlow is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kozlow is looking to reverse the position.
Owen Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez landing a few strikes.
Alvarez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kozlow's legs.
You can see the frustration on Kozlow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kozlow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Krzysztof Kozlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owen Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kozlow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kozlow looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alvarez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Kozlow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kozlow moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Krzysztof Kozlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlow moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Kozlow moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kozlow has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Kozlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlow is trying to stall.
Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozlow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kozlow tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlow fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez 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. #SUB2#
Kozlow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvarez passes into half guard.
Kozlow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozlow punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kozlow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
Owen Alvarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Ash Presents: Welterweights
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Alvarez pushes Schrute up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Schrute.
Schrute misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schrute is working Alvarez over against the cage.
Alvarez is pushing Schrute up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Alvarez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Schrute being controlled against the cage.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Schrute throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Alvarez pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Owen Alvarez.
Schrute throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Schrute is working from the bottom.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schrute is keeping the position for now.
Schrute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
Schrute pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schrute told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Schrute is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schrute wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Schrute is looking to sweep but instead, Alvarez has passed into half guard.
Schrute is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schrute wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schrute wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schrute can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schrute is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold.
Schrute looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Alvarez is trying to control. Schrute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schrute trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Schrute misses its intended target. #CL#
Alvarez rushes Schrute and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Alvarez just leaning against Schrute, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Schrute.
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schrute keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
Alvarez is pushing Schrute up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Schrute trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schrute into the cage.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schrute avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Schrute.
Alvarez stalling against the cage.
Schrute prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schrute pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schrute scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Alvarez successfully pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schrute trying to move into half guard but instead Alvarez has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Schrute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Schrute throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schrute misses with a left hand #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schrute looking for a sweep. Not yet Schrute, not yet.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrute doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schrute is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Schrute thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Alvarez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schrute stalling away here and it's allowed Alvarez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Schrute working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schrute trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schrute won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Schrute throws a strike but Alvarez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Schrute trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schrute wants to hit a sweep here but Alvarez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schrute there!
Schrute really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Schrute that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Schrute to control.#T3#
Alvarez unloading with bombs!
Schrute wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Schrute is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez unloading with bombs!
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schrute can do to turn this around?
Schrute tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schrute is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alvarez landing shots from mount. #ROC#Schrute is rocked!
Alvarez lands a big shot to the head and Schrute winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Owen Alvarez!
A very excited looking Owen Alvarez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Bastard vs. Little
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawrence's guard.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarez postures up in Lawrence's guard and throws a big left but Lawrence blocks it. #T1#
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez won't allow Lawrence to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lawrence looking to control.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez cracks Lawrence with a solid left hand.
Alvarez distracts Lawrence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Alvarez stays in close to Lawrence's body and controls the position.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Alvarez stands up over Lawrence, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Lawrence being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that 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.#R2#
A big left from Lawrence misses.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Lawrence is quick to defend against it.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawrence's half guard.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Alvarez working over Lawrence with some ground and pound. Lawrence looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alvarez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Alvarez with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Lawrence to control.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Alvarez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lawrence tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lawrence takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Alvarez! Lawrence is hurt baaadly! Alvarez is firing away with more strikes - Lawrence is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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