PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Rotoras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotoras has chosen Remember the Name! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg
vs
Rotoras

175 cm
21
153 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

172 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Rotoras!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Altenburg throws a right and a left that Rotoras avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg thows a body shot but no joy.
von Altenburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rotoras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Altenburg.
Rotoras throws a chopping leg kick but von Altenburg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rotoras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but von Altenburg swivels and escapes.
von Altenburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rotoras.
Rotoras catches von Altenburg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
von Altenburg blocks a head kick by Rotoras.

von Altenburg drives through and clinches with Rotoras against the ropes.
Rotoras fails to pull guard.
von Altenburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rotoras is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rotoras.
Still in the clinch, Rotoras scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rotoras changes levels and goes for a takedown here. von Altenburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rotoras thuds a left hand into von Altenburg's body.
Rotoras throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent von Altenburg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rotoras is trying hard to land a takedown here. von Altenburg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
von Altenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rotoras swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotoras wants to land a leg kick but von Altenburg is out of range.

von Altenburg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rotoras to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rotoras tries to free his leg and advance position but von Altenburg is retaining full guard.
Rotoras throws a strike but von Altenburg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
von Altenburg wants to pass the guard but Rotoras is keeping the position.
von Altenburg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rotoras manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotoras tries to free his leg and advance position but von Altenburg is retaining full guard.

Rotoras is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! von Altenburg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! von Altenburg has escaped and now he's on top!
von Altenburgis looking to pass into half guard but Rotoras pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rotoras is in guard.
von Altenburg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
von Altenburg trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg controlling the position easily from mount.
Rotoras is trying to escape the mount.

von Altenburg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rotoras turns into him and now he's in von Altenburg's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rotoras throws a big right hand that misses.
von Altenburg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
von Altenburg trying to control the position.
Rotoras throws and elbow that misses. von Altenburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotoras's guard. Nice move by von Altenburg!
von Altenburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotoras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotoras wants to sweep here but von Altenburg controlling him for the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotoras is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rotoras takes a shot to the body in his stride.

von Altenburg has managed to clinch.
Rotoras looking for a takedown.
von Altenburg tries to work over Rotoras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
von Altenburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rotoras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rotoras tries to score a body lock takedown but von Altenburg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rotoras is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. von Altenburg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
von Altenburg lands a right hand.
von Altenburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rotoras tries to circle away but von Altenburg has him pinned against the ropes.
von Altenburg lands a shot to the body.
von Altenburg lands a nice uppercut.
von Altenburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rotoras avoids it.
von Altenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotoras backwards.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotoras throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from von Altenburg.
Rotoras misses with an elbow over the top.
Rotoras tries to pull guard but von Altenburg won't allow it.
Rotoras drops to a knee looking for a takedown but von Altenburg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rotoras looks gassed!
von Altenburg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rotoras or not.
von Altenburg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
von Altenburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rotoras is defending well for now.
Rotoras misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg is leaning against Rotoras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rotoras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
von Altenburg cracks Rotoras with a nice body shot.
von Altenburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Rotoras backwards.
von Altenburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
von Altenburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
von Altenburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
von Altenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rotorass head.
A short body shot lands from von Altenburg as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for von Altenburg.
von Altenburg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
von Altenburg works on Rotoras's body with a couple of short punches.
Rotoras avoiding damage as von Altenburg throws knees to the body.
von Altenburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rotoras is trying to drag von Altenburg to the mat but von Altenburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotoras backwards.
Rotoras drops down looking for an ankle pick but von Altenburg pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from von Altenburg.

von Altenburg takes the fight into the clinch.
von Altenburg works on Rotoras's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Rotoras backwards.
von Altenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotoras backwards.
von Altenburg pushes Rotoras back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
von Altenburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
von Altenburg digs a right hand into Rotoras's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rotoras's gas tank.
A short left from von Altenburg.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg is leaning against Rotoras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from von Altenburg - that landed with a thud.
von Altenburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from von Altenburg.
Rotoras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
von Altenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotoras backwards.
von Altenburg cracks Rotoras with a nice body shot.
von Altenburg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from von Altenburg - that landed with a thud.
von Altenburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
von Altenburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from von Altenburg as the two fighters clinch.
von Altenburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
von Altenburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rotoras is defending well for now.
von Altenburg looking to throw knees to the head but Rotoras is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from von Altenburg - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
von Altenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rotoras backwards.
A shot in the inside from von Altenburg.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from von Altenburg.
A body shot lands from von Altenburg.
Rotoras tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. von Altenburg just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rotoras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
von Altenburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from von Altenburg.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rotoras managing to block the knees to the body from von Altenburg.
Rotoras has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. von Altenburg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
von Altenburg presses Rotoras against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
von Altenburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotoras backwards.
Still in the clinch, von Altenburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
von Altenburg lands a body punch.
von Altenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg gets through Rotoras's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
von Altenburg digs a right hand underneath Rotoras's ribcage. Rotoras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
von Altenburg lands a nice uppercut.
von Altenburg lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotoras wants a takedown but no success here.
von Altenburg scores with a hook to the body.
von Altenburg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rotoras misses with the head strike.
von Altenburg scores with a hook to the body.
Rotoras misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from von Altenburg on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg lands a nice uppercut.
von Altenburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
von Altenburg gets through Rotoras's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from von Altenburg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg dominated that round.
That's time! von Altenburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

von Altenburg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rotoras shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has von Altenburg pinned against the cage. von Altenburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
von Altenburg scores with a body shot.
A combination from von Altenburg does no damage.
von Altenburg tries for a takedown but Rotoras circles away easily
enabling Rotoras to counter with a crisp jab.
von Altenburg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
von Altenburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg stuffs the takedown.
von Altenburg cracks Rotoras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
von Altenburg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rotoras counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy left from von Altenburg finds it's target.
von Altenburg wants to clinch up but Rotoras keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg avoids the body shot from Rotoras.
von Altenburg lands with a thumping leg kick.
von Altenburg lands a lovely overhand right.
von Altenburg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
von Altenburg stuffs the takedown attempt from Rotoras. Rotoras gets slowly back to his feet.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rotoras.
von Altenburg lands a nice shot to the body.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Altenburg lands a body shot.
Rotoras on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
von Altenburg looks to land a combination. Rotoras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
von Altenburg tries to score with a low kick but Rotoras moves his leg out of the way.
von Altenburg throws a good cross that connects.
von Altenburg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from von Altenburg.
von Altenburg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rotoras's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
von Altenburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotoras can do to turn this around?
Rotoras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract von Altenburg.
von Altenburg delivers a nice body kick.
von Altenburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
von Altenburg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
von Altenburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
von Altenburg throws a right and a left that Rotoras avoids nicely.
von Altenburg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rotoras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
von Altenburg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
von Altenburg works Rotoras's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from von Altenburg.
Rotoras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
von Altenburg lands a really nice looking cross but Rotoras seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg throws a shot to the body.
von Altenburg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
von Altenburg dives in and grabs Rotoras's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rotoras pushes down on von Altenburg's head and hops out.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg is winning the standup battle so far.
von Altenburg looks to land a combination but Rotoras avoids it well.
von Altenburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
von Altenburg lands a jab.
von Altenburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
von Altenburg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
von Altenburg lands a nice hook to Rotoras's body. Rotoras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

von Altenburg closes the distance and clinches.

Rotoras ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rotoras no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
von Altenburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotoras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Altenburg wants to pass the guard but Rotoras is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg passes Rotoras's left leg - he's now in half guard.
von Altenburg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
von Altenburg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rotoras!
Rotoras is trying to escape the mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rotoras is looking to escape.
von Altenburg controlling the pace for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
von Altenburg tries to take Rotoras's back but instead Rotoras uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rotoras is trying to maintain the position but von Altenburg is very close to passing his half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rotoras won't allow von Altenburg to pass to mount.

Rotoras is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but von Altenburg pulls his head out easily.
von Altenburg prevents Rotoras from improving his position.
von Altenburg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
von Altenburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotoras keeps working.
von Altenburg wants to pass the guard but Rotoras is defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rotoras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and von Altenburg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by von Altenburg.
von Altenburg passes Rotoras's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
von Altenburg controlling the action here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg trying to control from Rotoras's half guard. Rotoras has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
von Altenburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotoras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Altenburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rotoras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg dominated that second round.
That's time! von Altenburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

von Altenburg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rotoras.
von Altenburg misses with a combination

and Rotoras counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Rotoras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
von Altenburg is not content to let Rotoras control the position.
Rotoras sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. von Altenburg defending well though.
von Altenburg wants to improve his position but Rotoras is controlling well.
Rotoras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rotoras wants to pass to mount but von Altenburg is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Altenburg moves into full guard.
von Altenburg is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rotoras misses with a wild combination.
von Altenburg lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Rotoras coming out on top.
von Altenburg tries to clinch but Rotoras moves away

and Rotoras counters with a nice double leg into side control. von Altenburg won't be happy with that.
von Altenburg is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rotoras's best efforts.
Rotoras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
von Altenburg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
von Altenburg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rotoras wants to lay and pray for a moment but von Altenburg keeps working.
von Altenburg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rotoras postures up.
von Altenburg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotoras throws and elbow that misses. von Altenburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotoras's guard. Nice move by von Altenburg!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotoras is retaining full guard.
von Altenburg passes Rotoras's left leg - he's now in half guard.
von Altenburg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
von Altenburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotoras keeps working.
Ricardo Rotoras has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Rotoras is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of von Altenburg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take von Altenburg's back!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rotoras doesn't have the hooks in and von Altenburg manages to turn into his guard.
von Altenburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rotoras looking for a guillotine here but von Altenburg defends easily.
von Altenburg wants to control from the top but Rotoras keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rotoras's guard.
Rotoras is trying to get back to full guard.
von Altenburg is looking to take a break and control but Rotoras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
von Altenburg wants to advance to full mount but Rotoras doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
von Altenburg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
von Altenburg throwing strikes but missing.
Rotoras keeping moving, preventing von Altenburg from controlling successfully.
Rotoras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in von Altenburg's guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rotoras missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rotoras passes von Altenburg's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Rotoras is looking for a kimura but von Altenburg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rotoras to get the leverage.
von Altenburg wants to control but Rotoras is keeping busy.
von Altenburg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
von Altenburg controlling the position well.
von Altenburg wants to improve his position but Rotoras is controlling well.

That's eight 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.
Rotoras tries to pass to full mount but von Altenburg defends it.

Rotoras seems to be looking for submissions.
von Altenburg works his way to full guard. Good work.
von Altenburg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
von Altenburg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rotoras won't allow von Altenburg to sweep him here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
von Altenburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotoras.
Rotoras wants to control from the top but von Altenburg keeps moving.
von Altenburg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rotoras chips away with some ground and pound.
Rotoras with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotoras missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

von Altenburg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ricardo Rotoras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rotoras is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Rotoras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think von Altenburg 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg!

Freiherr Albrecht Alexander von Altenburg wins by unanimous decision!