PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cal Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cal Tennant had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tennant
vs
Alkofer

182 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Tennant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tennant pinned against the cage. Tennant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Tennant instigates a clinch.

Tennant jumps guard.
Alkofer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alkoferis looking to pass into half guard but Tennant pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tennant is in guard.
Tennant trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkofer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tennant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tennant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alkofer's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tennant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tennant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tennant.
Tennant is looking to take a break and control but Alkofer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tennant decides to stand back up.

Tennant 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.

Tennant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Alkofer is looking for a triangle here but Tennant uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tennant stands up.
Alkofer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tennant counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alkofer's guard now.
Tennant is breathing heavily.
Tennant lands a couple of digs.
Tennant throws and elbow that misses. Alkofer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tennant's guard. Nice move by Alkofer!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer looking to pass the guard.
Alkofer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tennant is trying to control Alkofer's posture but Alkofer avoids it.
Alkofer moves into full mount!

Tennant defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alkofer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Tennant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tennant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tennant throws and elbow that misses. Alkofer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tennant's guard. Nice move by Alkofer!
Alkofer is pushing down on Tennant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tennant is fighting to maintain full guard but Alkofer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alkofer tries to pass to full mount but Tennant defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alkofer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tennant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alkofer is pressing down on Tennant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tennant is holding on for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer is looking to pass Tennant's guard but actually Tennant recovers to full guard.
Tennant wants to sweep here but Alkofer controlling him for the moment.
Alkofer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tennant is retaining full guard.

Tennant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alkofer passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alkofer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tennant's thigh. Tennant counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cal Tennant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Alkofer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tennant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tennant has escaped and now he's on top!

Alkofer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Alkofer looking for a guillotine here but Tennant defends easily.
Tennant looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tennant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tennant trying to control but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Alkofer 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! This is the final round!

Alkofer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tennant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alkofer's guard.
Tennant is looking to advance position but Alkofer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Alkofer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tennant is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tennant and Alkofer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alkofer prevents Tennant from escaping the position.

Tennant sneaks out the side door and pushes Alkofer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alkofer has his takedown stuffed

and Tennant moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cal Tennant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Alkofer.
Alkofer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tennant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tennant slows down the pace here.
Alkofer goes for a takedown attempt but Tennant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alkofer has his takedown stuffed

so Tennant counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tennant looking to pass the guard.
Tennant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alkofer's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant is looking to stand up but Alkofer won't let him.
Tennant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Alkofer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tennant wanted to stand there but Alkofer had control of the position.
Tennant postures up in Alkofer's guard and throws a big left but Alkofer blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alkofer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tennant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tennant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alkofer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tennant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Alkofer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant looking to sit in guard and control but Alkofer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alkofer preventing the sweep.
Alkofer advances position into side control!
Alkofer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Tennant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tennant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Cal Tennant!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Cal Tennant!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Cal Tennant!

Cal Tennant wins by unanimous decision!