PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and aerold firmeza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). firmeza has chosen not afraid as his entrance music. Dennis Alkofer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alkofer
vs
firmeza

170 cm
23
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
141 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, aerold firmeza!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

firmeza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
firmeza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alkofer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

firmeza is working for a submission of some sort.
firmeza wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer is refusing to be controlled, as firmeza sits in half guard.
firmeza stops Alkofer from getting back to his feet.
firmeza is trying to control. Alkofer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. aerold firmeza hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Alkofer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
firmeza is looking to reverse the position.
firmeza is trying to buck Alkofer off.
firmeza tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Alkofer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down firmeza for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
firmeza has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Alkofer.

firmeza fending off the submission attempt from Alkofer.
firmeza is trying to get back to his feet but Alkofer has full control of the position and if anything, firmeza has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alkofer 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.
firmeza is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Alkofer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alkofer fails with the takedown.
firmeza fails to land with a series of punches.

firmeza gets a takedown into half guard.

Alkofer has one foot on firmeza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
firmeza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alkofer shoots in looking for a takedown. firmeza tries to sprawl out of it but Alkofer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. firmeza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alkofer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
firmeza fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from firmeza.
Alkofer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has firmeza pinned against the cage. firmeza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Alkofer with that takedown attempt.
aerold firmeza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from firmeza.
firmeza misses with a looping left.

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.
firmeza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alkofer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
firmeza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alkofer.
firmeza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with firmeza but firmeza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alkofer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alkofer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
firmeza throws a nice looking combination but Alkofer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alkofer ducks right into an uppercut from firmeza.

Alkofer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
firmeza is trying to stand back up but Alkofer is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
firmeza is trying to get back to full guard.
firmeza wants to control the action here but instead Alkofer manages to pass to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
firmeza is working to get back to half guard.
firmeza wants to try and get back to his feet.
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.
firmeza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
firmeza tries to hold on but Alkofer postures up.
firmeza is squirming around, avoiding Alkofer's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but aerold firmeza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

firmeza tries to clinch there but Alkofer circles away.
firmeza throws a series of punches but Alkofer moves out of range.
Alkofer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between firmeza's hands.
Alkofer closes this distance looking for a takedown but firmeza circles away.
firmeza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
firmeza has his takedown stuffed

and Alkofer moves into the clinch.

Alkofer has clasped his hands together around firmeza's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
firmeza is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
firmeza is trying to buck Alkofer off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer wants to lay and pray for a moment but firmeza keeps working.
firmeza wants to get back to his feet but Alkofer is dominant here and he's now got firmeza's back!
I really don't envy firmeza right now.
Alkofer tries to get the hooks in deep but firmeza pushed the leg off.

That's two 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.
firmeza controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alkofer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
firmeza has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alkofer avoiding firmeza 's attempts to control his hands.
firmeza has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Alkofer controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
firmeza holding both Alkofer 's hands and preventing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Alkofer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alkofer 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Alkofer!