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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Guilherme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guilherme has chosen Gravel Pit as his entrance music. Alkofer has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Dennis Alkofer looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Guilherme!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guilherme tries to clinch but Alkofer is having none of it.
Guilherme shoots in for a double leg but Alkofer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guilherme has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alkofer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guilherme.
Alkofer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.
Alkofer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guilherme throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alkofer's waist but Alkofer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guilherme off to one side.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Guilherme.
Guilherme tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alkofer defends well and Guilherme ends up having to push Alkofer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guilherme decides to pull guard.
Guilherme looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alkofer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guilherme, up you get!
Guilherme shoots in looking for a takedown but Alkofer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guilherme's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Guilherme does no damage.
Guilherme shoots in for a double leg but Alkofer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Alkofer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Alkofer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alkofer misses with a double jab.
Guilherme has a takedown stuffed.
Guilherme shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alkofer as he jumps to the side.
Guilherme throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alkofer.
Guilherme drives through with a takedown into Alkofer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Guilherme engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alkofer keeping moving, preventing Guilherme from controlling successfully.
Guilherme is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guilherme trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pedro Guilherme hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Guilherme darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guilherme seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alkofer actively working from the bottom here.
Guilherme wants to take a breather but Alkofer is having none of it.
Alkofer is looking for a sweep. Guilherme is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guilherme controlling from the full mount.
Alkofer is controlling an arm, preventing Guilherme from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Guilherme controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Guilherme has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme looking to control but Alkofer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pedro Guilherme has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Guilherme shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Guilherme showed some decent athleticism there.
Guilherme slows the pace down in half guard.
Guilherme trying to control from half guard but Alkofer is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guilherme is taking a breather. Alkofer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Guilherme dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alkofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dennis Alkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guilherme shoots in for a double leg but Alkofer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alkofer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guilherme's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guilherme duly obliges.
Guilherme feints and as Alkofer raises his hands in defense, Guilherme changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guilherme content to stall in guard here.
Guilherme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guilherme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alkofer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Guilherme looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pedro Guilherme was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guilherme drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guilherme trying to control the action but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
Alkofer looking for a sweep but Guilherme has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Guilherme controlling the position easily from mount.
Guilherme wants to control the pace but Alkofer is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Guilherme shoots in but no luck this time.
Guilherme fails to land with a series of punches.
Guilherme fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Alkofer as Guilherme shoots in.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Guilherme.
Guilherme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alkofer swivels and escapes.
Alkofer throws a head kick but Guilherme moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guilherme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alkofer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guilherme misses with a takedown attempt - Alkofer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guilherme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alkofer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alkofer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guilherme.
Alkofer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guilherme.
Alkofer stuffs the takedown attempt from Guilherme. Guilherme gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Alkofer finds it's way through Guilherme's defenses.
Alkofer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guilherme tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alkofer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guilherme somewhat.
Alkofer punishes Guilherme's body with a nice straight punch.
Guilherme fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guilherme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alkofer swivels and escapes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alkofer.
Pedro Guilherme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guilherme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alkofer swivels and escapes.
Alkofer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alkofer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alkofer wants it to stay on the feet.
Dennis Alkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guilherme shoots in for a takedown but Alkofer shows good takedown defense.
Alkofer lands with a nice combination. Guilherme backs away looking to recover.
Alkofer dodges the punch combination from Guilherme.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer lands with a hook. Guilherme tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guilherme dives in for a single leg takedown but Alkofer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Guilherme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alkofer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guilherme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guilherme shoots in and drives through. Alkofer sprawls well.
Guilherme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alkofer counters with a series of strikes. Guilherme will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guilherme is looking to clinch.
Guilherme fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guilherme closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alkofer to the mat! Alkofer manages to get full guard.
Guilherme decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alkofer, up you get!
Guilherme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guilherme shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alkofer defends it nicely.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Guilherme.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guilherme is defended easily by Alkofer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer throws a head kick that misses.
Guilherme is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alkofer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guilherme tries to clinch up but Alkofer circles away and keeps his distance.
Dennis Alkofer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guilherme fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alkofer misses with a double jab.
Guilherme tries for a takedown but Alkofer circles away easily
and Alkofer counters with a nice leg kick.
Alkofer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guilherme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alkofer, pushing him back against the cage.
Alkofer prevents Guilherme from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme is trying to force a seperation but Alkofer has the dominant position.
Alkofer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guilherme fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alkofer sprawls well initially but Guilherme persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alkofer is looking to improve his position.
Guilherme stops Alkofer from getting back to his feet.
Alkofer actively working from the bottom here.
Guilherme trying to pass the guard but Alkofer defending well.
Alkofer wants to improve his position but Guilherme is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guilherme sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer is not content to let Guilherme control the position.
Dennis Alkofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Guilherme has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Guilherme is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alkofer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guilherme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alkofer sprawls well. Alkofer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guilherme gets slowly back to his feet.
Guilherme looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab by Alkofer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guilherme on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alkofer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guilherme tries to clinch but Alkofer is having none of it.
Guilherme fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alkofer avoids it really well and circles away.
Guilherme throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alkofer was covering up waiting for the punch and Guilherme finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alkofer is striking from the bottom but Guilherme uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer wants to improve his position but Guilherme is controlling well.
Pedro Guilherme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guilherme wants to take a breather but Alkofer is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Guilherme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guilherme 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Guilherme!
After winning the bout, Pedro Guilherme thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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