PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alkofer comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Jump - Busta Rhymes. Michael Sanders has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luke Alkofer's chin.

Alkofer
vs
Sanders

170 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

171 cm
28
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Sanders!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Alkofer or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanders which made him look bad.
Alkofer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sanders counters with a single leg into guard. Alkofer didn't expect that.
Sanders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanders distracts Alkofer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanders slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Alkofer has his foot on Sanders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanders works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Sanders might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alkofer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanders escapes and throws Alkofer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here as Sanders stalls from top position.
Sanders landing a few strikes.
Alkofer is looking for a sweep.
Sanders taking a breather here.
Alkofer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alkofer is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alkofer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sanders looks up at the clock and then as Alkofer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanders smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer is trying to get back to half guard.
Alkofer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sanders controlling the position.
Alkofer tries to bench press Sanders off him but Sanders keeps the position.
Sanders in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alkofer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanders controlling from side mount.
Sanders connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alkofer some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanders working the body and head with strikes.
Sanders taking a breather here.
Sanders taking a break here but Alkofer is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanders looks to land a left hand but Alkofer moved out of range nicely.
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alkofer misses with a takedown

and Sanders counters with a takedown into side control.
Alkofer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Alkofer down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Alkofer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders landing strikes.
Sanders controls the position.
Sanders working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alkofer is not content to let Sanders control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sanders looks up at the clock and then as Alkofer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanders smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alkofer tries to improve position but can't.
Sanders taking a breather here.
Sanders working the head with strikes.
Alkofer is looking to reverse the position.
Sanders looks up at the clock and then as Alkofer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanders smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sanders wants to control but Alkofer is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanders off and has taken his back!
Sanders controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Sanders rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sanders tries to kick Alkofer off but Alkofer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alkofer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sanders manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alkofer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders cracks Alkofer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanders controlling from the full mount.
Alkofer is trying to escape the mount.
Alkofer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanders slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Alkofer's hands, connecting with Alkofer's forehead.

Alkofer looking for subs from the bottom but Sanders mounts him!
Alkofer is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanders has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanders dominating with strikes here.
Sanders looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanders breaks from Alkofer's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Alkofer is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Sanders 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!

Alkofer fails with the takedown

and Sanders counters with a takedown into side control.
Oh Alkofer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alkofer is trying to escape the position but Sanders is controlling the position.
Alkofer seems to have got his legs back now.
Alkofer is looking for a sweep.
Alkofer is working hard here to advance position.
Alkofer seems a little lost for a moment, as Sanders dominates the positioning.
Alkofer tries to improve position but can't.
Sanders staying calm.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alkofer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanders connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer is looking for a sweep.
Alkofer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sanders winds up and cracks Alkofer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Alkofer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders winds up and cracks Alkofer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanders content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alkofer tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders moves into full mount! Alkofer won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Alkofer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanders pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer is working to get back to half guard.
Sanders takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alkofer is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanders stalling.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Michael Sanders hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt

and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alkofer won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders landing strikes.
Sanders looks up at the clock and then as Alkofer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanders smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alkofer is trying to improve his position.
Sanders working the ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders is working Alkofer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Luke Alkofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanders winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Sanders!