PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Alkofer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

The Ripper
vs
Alkofer

180 cm
26
180 lbs
20 - 20 - 0

191 cm
26
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Fast

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 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack The Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ripper throws a right hand that Alkofer ducks under and follows up with a left that Alkofer also avoids with ease.
Alkofer moves out of range as The Ripper strikes.

Alkofer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Ripper is looking for a takedown.
The Ripper wants a takedown.
The Ripper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alkofer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack The Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alkofer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alkofer leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Ripper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.

Alkofer manages to break the clinch.

Alkofer rushes The Ripper and presses him up against the cage.

Alkofer jumps into guard, dragging The Ripper to the mat.
The Ripper throws an elbow that misses. Alkofer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Ripper's guard. Nice move by Alkofer!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alkofer won't allow The Ripper to sweep him here.
The Ripper is working hard here to advance position.
The Ripper trying to control the position here.
Alkofer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alkofer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Ripper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alkofer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Alkofer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Ripper as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper checks a low kick from Alkofer.
The Ripper swinging wildly here.
Alkofer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Ripper pinned against the cage. The Ripper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Ripper throws a jab when Alkofer was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper throws a hook to the side of Alkofer's head but Alkofer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Ripper misses with a double jab
and Alkofer counters with a nice uppercut.
Alkofer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Ripper avoids it really well and circles away.

Alkofer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Ripper is trying to control but can't.
The Ripper tries to get to full guard but Alkofer has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Ripper actively working from the bottom here.
Alkofer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The Ripper wants to control but Alkofer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Ripper wants to improve his position but Alkofer is controlling well.
Alkofer controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Alkofer.
The Ripper misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Ripper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alkofer but Alkofer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Alkofer does no damage.
Alkofer wants to clinch.
Alkofer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Ripper counters with a straight right hand.
The Ripper misses with a lunging right hand
and Alkofer counters with a nice body kick.
The Ripper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alkofer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Alkofer instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alkofer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from The Ripper misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Alkofer as The Ripper shoots in.
The Ripper misses with a series of wild punches.
Alkofer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Alkofer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Ripper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Ripper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Alkofer stands up.

Alkofer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Ripper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Ripper defending against the ground and pound.
Alkofer cracks The Ripper with a big right hand but The Ripper just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Ripper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alkofer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The Ripper is trying to get back to half guard.

Alkofer stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Ripper is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Alkofer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alkofer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Ripper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alkofer staying out of range there.
Alkofer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alkofer slaps away a takedown attempt from The Ripper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack The Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper ducks right into an uppercut from Alkofer.
Nice takedown defense from The Ripper. No joy for Alkofer on that attempt.
The Ripper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alkofer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Ripper is fending him off so far but Alkofer persists. Nope, The Ripper circles away and we're back to standing.
The Ripper misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alkofer moves out of range as The Ripper strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Alkofer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The Ripper misses with a right hand
and The Ripper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Ripper throws a series of punches but Alkofer moves out of range.

Alkofer closes the distance and clinches.
The Ripper is working for takedown but Alkofer is calmly controlling the position for now.

Alkofer drags the fight down to the ground.
The Ripper wants to control from the top but Alkofer keeps moving.
The Ripper looking to sit in guard and control but Alkofer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Ripper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alkofer's guard.
The Ripper stops Alkofer from standing up.
Alkofer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alkofer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Ripper's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Ripper keeping moving, preventing Alkofer from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Ripper wants to sweep but no luck.
Alkofer trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Ripper's guard.
Alkofer sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Alkofer wasn't active enough on the ground.

Alkofer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alkofer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer prevents The Ripper from improving his position.

The Ripper is defending against the submission attempts here by Alkofer.
The Ripper tries to get to full guard but Alkofer has control of the leg.
The Ripper is pressing down on Alkofer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alkofer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Ripper's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Alkofer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Ripper tries to roll over but Alkofer keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer trying to control from half guard but The Ripper is working away.
Alkofer moves into full mount! The Ripper won't be happy about that!
The Ripper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Alkofer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Alkofer.
The Ripper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alkofer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Ripper can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Ripper is squirming around, avoiding Alkofer's attempts to control the action.
Daniel Alkofer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alkofer content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer looking to control but The Ripper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alkofer controlling his opponent.
The Ripper tries to hold on but Alkofer pushes him away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Ripper bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alkofer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Alkofer.
Nice takedown defense from The Ripper. No joy for Alkofer on that attempt.
Jack The Ripper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Alkofer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Ripper throws a lazy right hand but Alkofer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Alkofer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alkofer 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

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