PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Alarcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Owens
vs
Alarcon

188 cm
29
173 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

185 cm
28
180 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Prestige Nutrition (160! $99)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Alarcon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alarcon to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alarcon. That's going to slow Owens down.
Alarcon swinging wildly here.
A solid body kick from Alarcon.
Owens tries to clinch there but Alarcon circles away.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Alarcon.
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Owens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Owens.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alarcon. That's going to slow Owens down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarcon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owens tries to bum rush Alarcon with a series of wild strikes but Alarcon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alarcon scores with the left hand. Owens knows he should have avoided that one.
Alarcon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens closes the distance and clinches up with Alarcon, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes Alarcon against the cage but Alarcon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Owens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Owens shoots in and drives through. Alarcon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alarcon just misses with a punch to the body.
Owens checks the leg kick.
Alarcon slaps away a takedown attempt from Owens, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with a kick to the body.
Owens tries to clinch there but Alarcon circles away.
Owens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alarcon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alarcon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oscar Alarcon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alarcon lands a jab-cross combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Owens. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alarcon. Alarcon obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alarcon finds it's way round the side to connect with Owens's head.
Alarcon swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Owens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alarcon.
Alarcon throws a low kick, looking for Owens's leg but Owens calmly moves out of range.
Alarcon slips a straight right by Owens.
Alarcon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens was well out of range. Poor timing from Alarcon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owens is defended easily by Alarcon.
A nice combination there by Alarcon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alarcon but Alarcon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alarcon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alarcon scores with a sloppy right hand. Owens should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alarcon blocks a head kick by Owens.
Owens looks for a takedown but Alarcon sprawls well.
Alarcon with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Alarcon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alarcon swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Alarcon leaves Owens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alarcon motions for Owens to come forward. Alarcon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnar Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alarcon.
Owens tries for a takedown but Alarcon circles away easily
and Alarcon counters with an outside leg kick.
Alarcon takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Owens moves away from the strike by Alarcon.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Owens might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big left from Alarcon misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarcon throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alarcon moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Alarcon connects with a jab.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alarcon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Owens in his tracks.
Alarcon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Owens.
Owens shoots in but Alarcon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alarcon misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Owens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens tries for a takedown but Alarcon circles away easily
and Owens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alarcon connects with a crisp jab.
Alarcon dips to his left and cracks Owens with an uppercut!
Owens misses with a takedown
and Alarcon counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon connects with a single shot there.
Alarcon missing with a left hand there. Owens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Owens has his takedown stuffed
and Owens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alarcon throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
Alarcon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Alarcon finds it's way through Owens's defenses.
Alarcon throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Alarcon moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Owens goes down! Can Alarcon finish him!?

Owens is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alarcon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oh Owens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Owens's guard.

Alarcon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Owens defends it well.
Owens seems to have got his legs back now.
Owens is trying to control but can't.
Alarcon is looking to advance position but Owens won't allow it.

Alarcon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alarcon trying to control the action but Owens is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alarcon trying to mount his opponent but Owens defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Alarcon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Owens blocks a jab.
Owens scores with a sloppy right hand. Alarcon should have avoided that one.
Oscar Alarcon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alarcon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Owens dives in and scores a takedown into Alarcon's guard.
Alarcon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alarcon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alarcon trying to keep a closed guard but Owens is proving a slippery customer.
Alarcon looking for a sweep. Not yet Alarcon, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarcon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Owens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Owens 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.
Alarcon wants to control but Owens postures up.
The ground and pound from Owens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Owens tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alarcon tries to bench press Owens off him but Owens keeps the position.
Owens lands a few punches from side control.

Owens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alarcon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon is looking to regain half guard here but Owens keeps moving and retains side control.
Owens wants to take a breather but Alarcon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Owens.
Alarcon trying to keep a closed guard but Owens is proving a slippery customer.
Owens trying to control but Alarcon is working from the bottom.
Gunnar Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Alarcon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alarcon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owens postures up.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alarcon is keeping the position for now.

Owens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alarcon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alarcon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alarcon!
Oscar Alarcon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Owens is looking for a sweep.
Alarcon taking a breather here.
Owens wants to control but Alarcon postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon controlling from side mount.
Owens is looking to reverse the position.
Owens throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Owens wants to get back to his feet.
Alarcon controlling the position from side mount.
Alarcon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owens is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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.

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 Gunnar Owens.
Well Alarcon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Alarcon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Oscar Alarcon made sure he mentioned Malicious Intent Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.