PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rawjon Rondough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousimar Alkofer looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Alkofer
vs
Rondough

190 cm
28
162 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

186 cm
20
171 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rousimar Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rawjon Rondough!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alkofer dives in and scores a takedown into Rondough's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rondough keeping full guard, as Alkofer tries to pass.
Rondough tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alkofer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alkofer looking to pass the guard.
Alkofer passes Rondough's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Rondough is defending against the submission attempts here by Alkofer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rondough wants to improve his position but Alkofer is controlling well.
Alkofer wants to pass the guard but Rondough is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alkofer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rondough tries to get to full guard but Alkofer has control of the leg.

Alkofer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rondough is just riding it out for now. Alkofer eventually gives up the hold.

Alkofer is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondough gets full guard.
Alkofer wants to pass the guard but Rondough is keeping the position.
Rondough working a defensive guard here.
Alkofer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rondough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alkofer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondough keeping full guard, as Alkofer tries to pass.

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

Rondough feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rondough trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rondough tries to free his leg and advance position but Alkofer is retaining full guard.
Rondough wants to control from the top but Alkofer keeps moving.

Alkofer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rondough gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.

Alkofer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rondough got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alkofer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rondough has managed to get both his arms back between Alkofer's legs - danger averted.
Rondough wants to stand but Alkofer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rondough looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alkofer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rondough doesn't defend quickly enough and Alkofer has managed to lock this one up! Can Rondough escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Alkofer on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rousimar Alkofer!