PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esta me Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alkofer's entrance music is Jump Jump - Busta Rhymes. A fine choice. Luke Alkofer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Alkofer
vs
me Dinero

170 cm
26
140 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

185 cm
34
130 lbs
9 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esta me Dinero!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dinero counters with a low kick, right behind Alkofer 's knee.
Dinero wants to clinch up but Alkofer keeps it at a distance.
Dinero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dinero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alkofer shoots in for a double leg but Dinero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alkofer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Dinero misses.
Dinero connects with a high kick.
Dinero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Dinero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dinero wants to get back to his feet but Alkofer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alkofer passes Dinero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alkofer wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Dinero uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alkofer is controlling him.

Alkofer stands up and waves to Dinero to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer shoots in for a double leg but Dinero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alkofer shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alkofer.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.

Dinero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alkofer is trying to defend but Dinero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Dinero there.
Dinero prevents Alkofer from improving his position.
Alkofer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alkofer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alkofer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dinero manages to get himself to full guard.
Alkofer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alkofer gets to his feet. Dinero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luke Alkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alkofer.
Dinero slaps away a takedown attempt from Alkofer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dinero shoots in and drives through. Alkofer sprawls well.
Dinero moves in looking to clinch but Alkofer pushes him off.
Dinero misses with a hook. Alkofer ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Dinero with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinero's waist but Dinero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alkofer off to one side.
Alkofer misses with a takedown
and Dinero counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dinero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dinero.
Dinero misses with a takedown attempt - Alkofer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dinero fails with the takedown.
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dinero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Dinero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alkofer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alkofer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Dinero makes his way to full guard, as Alkofer worked for a kimura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer stops Dinero from standing up.
Alkofer stands and throws Dinero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alkofer tries to advance to mount but Dinero denies him.

Alkofer stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Dinero darts in and clinches Alkofer up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dinero prevents Alkofer from breaking the clinch.
Alkofer is trying to break free.
Alkofer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alkofer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luke Alkofer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alkofer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dinero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dinero wants to get back to his feet.

Alkofer decides to stand back up.
Alkofer shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinero sprawls well. He's pushed Alkofer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alkofer stuffs the takedown.

Dinero clinches with his opponent.
Dinero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alkofer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Luke Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esta me Dinero.
Alkofer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinero prevents Alkofer from breaking the clinch.

Dinero manages to break the clinch.
Alkofer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dinero is fending him off so far but Alkofer persists. Nope, Dinero circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alkofer closes the distance and clinches up with Dinero, looking for a takedown. Alkofer pushes Dinero against the cage but Dinero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alkofer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dinero.
Dinero tries to clinch there but Alkofer circles away.
Dinero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dinero.
Nice sprawl there from Dinero as Alkofer shoots in.
Dinero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alkofer paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Dinero clinches up with Alkofer and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Alkofer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Alkofer's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Dinero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alkofer.

Dinero rushes Alkofer and presses him up against the cage.
Alkofer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinero is trying to pull guard but Alkofer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alkofer is pressed up against the cage. Dinero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alkofer down to the mat. Alkofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dinero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alkofer backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkofer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinero's waist but Dinero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alkofer off to one side.
Dinero dives in and grabs Alkofer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alkofer pushes down on Dinero's head and hops out.

Dinero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alkofer on his heels. He'll look to pass Alkofer's guard now, I'm sure.
Alkofer keeping moving, preventing Dinero from controlling successfully.
Alkofer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alkofer is looking to stand up but Dinero isn't so interested in that idea.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer keeping moving, preventing Dinero from controlling successfully.
Alkofer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dinero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dinero wants to control from the top but Alkofer keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Esta me Dinero.
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinero tries to close the distance and clinch but Alkofer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dinero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alkofer paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Dinero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alkofer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dinero working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero wants to control but Alkofer is keeping him busy.
Dinero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alkofer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alkofer is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alkofer is desperately trying to improve his position but Dinero has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esta me Dinero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Alkofer with that takedown attempt.
Alkofer shoots in and drives through. Dinero sprawls well.

Dinero closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alkofer's guard.
Dinero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dinero trying to control but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
Alkofer wants to sweep here but Dinero controlling him for the moment.
Alkofer has his hands on Dinero's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alkofer keeping moving, preventing Dinero from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Esta me Dinero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Alkofer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dinero swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Alkofer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinero fails with a takedown attempt.

Alkofer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alkofer showed some decent athleticism there.
Alkofer wants to stand but Dinero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dinero is trying to stand up here but Alkofer is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer works his foot free and advances to mount.

Alkofer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Alkofer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dinero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alkofer somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkofer fails with a takedown attempt.
Dinero tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero doesn't manage to clinch there - Alkofer circles away.
Dinero is looking to clinch.
Alkofer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dinero shoots in but Alkofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dinero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alkofer shoots in for a double leg but Dinero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dinero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alkofer. That did some damage!

Alkofer tries to keep at a distance but Dinero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dinero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alkofer's efforts to push away.
Dinero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alkofer lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinero blocks an uppercut.

Dinero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Alkofer gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alkofer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Alkofer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dinero to his feet.
Dinero wants to clinch.
Dinero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Dinero as Alkofer shoots in.
A head kick misses from Dinero.
Dinero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Alkofer.
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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

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