PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mack McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Alves will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McNamara
vs
Alves

167 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack McNamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Alves!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McNamara counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alves!

McNamara is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Alves has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Alves!

Alves drops back looking for a leg! McNamara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNamara manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into McNamara's guard.

McNamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves looking to pass the guard.

Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

McNamara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alves looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara 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.
McNamara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
McNamara throwing strikes but missing.
McNamara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McNamara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McNamara thows a big elbow that misses.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNamara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNamara won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
McNamara throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
McNamara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNamara throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
McNamara throws and elbow that misses. Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McNamara's guard. Nice move by Alves!

McNamara working for a triangle but Alves defends it easily.

McNamara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
Alves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Alves drops back looking for a leg! McNamara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNamara manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into McNamara's guard.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but McNamara is retaining full guard.

McNamara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McNamara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Alves 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves forces his way into half guard.
McNamara is looking to improve his position.

Alves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McNamara defends it well.

Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McNamara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.

McNamara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Alves is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack McNamara dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McNamara clinches with his opponent.
Alves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McNamara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McNamara can't get the takedown.
McNamara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNamara can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack McNamara. 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.
McNamara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alves prevents it.
McNamara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alves tries to score a body lock takedown but McNamara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Alves has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McNamara clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Alves wants to control but McNamara is keeping busy.

Alves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McNamara defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Alves has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Alves is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alves trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alves working for a choke but McNamara is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves is trying to stick to McNamara's back but McNamara is turning into Alves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McNamara.
McNamara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McNamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McNamara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McNamara throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves has momentary wrist control but McNamara slips an elbow through the middle.
Alves 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.
McNamara looking to pass the guard.
McNamara throws a strike but Alves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Alves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

McNamara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
McNamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Alves drops back looking for a leg! McNamara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNamara manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into McNamara's guard.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but McNamara is retaining full guard.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hector Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.

McNamara has his foot on Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.

Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Alves drops back looking for a leg! McNamara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNamara manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into McNamara's guard.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McNamara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNamara.

McNamara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alves dives on top into guard.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNamara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
Alves pulls McNamara in close to prevent any damage.
McNamara throws and elbow that misses. Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McNamara's guard. Nice move by Alves!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alves drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Alves as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! McNamara screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Alves! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hector Alves!
Hector Alves is the new featherweight champion!