PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martine Dincht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dincht comes to the cage accompanied by Amorphis - Greed. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dincht
vs
Alexander

183 cm
22
192 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martine Dincht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dincht moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Dincht sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alexander has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dincht leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dincht was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martine Dincht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dincht sprawls well. Dincht wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Dincht defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
Dincht throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dincht sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dincht throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dincht lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Dincht shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dincht seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dincht looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Alexander feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Dincht.
Alexander tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dincht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht throws a looping overhand right but Alexander ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander feints the counter takedown.
Dincht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Dincht.
Alexander dives in for a single leg takedown but Dincht sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dincht looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Dincht clinches up against the cage.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dincht leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dincht tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Dincht back against the cage.
Dincht misses with some punches.
Dincht misses with some punches.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Dincht gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Dincht lands with a light punch inside.
Dincht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht is working Alexander over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dincht fails to land.
Dincht lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dincht gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alexander.

Alexander has picked Dincht up - he's going for a ride! Alexander dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dincht is looking for a sweep. Alexander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dincht wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Dincht defending well.
Dincht trying to control but Alexander postures up.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Dincht is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dincht is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dincht keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Alexander seems to be working for a kimura but Dincht defends the submission attempt.
Alexander is looking to advance position but Dincht won't allow it.
Dincht slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dincht pulls Alexander in close to prevent any damage.
Dincht trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Dincht is keeping the position.
Dincht looking to control.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Dincht keeps moving.
Dincht is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dincht scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dincht throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Dincht. No joy for Alexander on that attempt.
Martine Dincht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dincht darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dincht ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dincht defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
Dincht lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Pete Alexander has been cut.
Dincht tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martine Dincht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Alexander's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Dincht sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dincht misses the shot to the body.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dincht.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dincht is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Dincht circles away and we're back to standing.

Dincht closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dincht after a bit of a struggle.
Martine Dincht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Dincht gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Dincht lands a shoulder strike.

Alexander gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dincht is pulling down on Alexander's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dincht is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.
Dincht working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is in close to Dincht's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dincht wants to control but Alexander passes easily into half guard.
Dincht tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
Dincht blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.
Dincht is holding on to half guard well.
Dincht wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy.
Dincht is pressing down on Alexander's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dincht is controlling Alexander's posture.
Dincht keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dincht holds on and takes a little breather.
Dincht is trying to keep Alexander in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dincht swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pete Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexander trying to control but Dincht is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martine Dincht is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander fails with the takedown
and Dincht counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Dincht has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dincht has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Dincht lands with a light punch inside.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dincht on the inside.
Dincht misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Dincht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander looking for a takedown.
Alexander wants a takedown.
Dincht lands an uppercut.
Dincht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dincht misses with the head strike.
Dincht throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Dincht is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Dincht.
Dincht lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander looking for a takedown.
Dincht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.
A head punch on the inside from Dincht fails to land.
Dincht softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Dincht pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dincht fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Dincht getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab from Dincht.
Dincht lunges at Alexander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexander's hand.
Dincht keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dincht drops Alexander with a beautiful combination! Alexander stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dincht is looking for the KO!

Alexander is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martine Dincht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Alexander's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dincht cracks Alexander with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dincht has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alexander to stand back up!
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Dincht finish him?
Alexander looks for a takedown but Dincht sprawls well.
Alexander seems to have recovered his senses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexander or perhaps it was just good defense by Dincht, which made it look bad.

Dincht moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dincht fails to land.
Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dincht after a bit of a struggle.
Martine Dincht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Alexander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dincht after a bit of a struggle.
Dincht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dincht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
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!
A head punch on the inside from Dincht fails to land.
Dincht lands with a left to the head.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Dincht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dincht.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Dincht.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander looking for a takedown.
Dincht can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martine Dincht has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Dincht.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dincht.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dincht.
Dincht lands a left hand.
Dincht scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dincht pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dincht lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dincht.
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dincht pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dincht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martine Dincht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dincht pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dincht throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dincht is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Dincht scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dincht gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Dincht.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dincht is defending well.
Dincht lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Dincht prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dincht gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dincht avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander is looking for a takedown.
Alexander wants a takedown.
Dincht taking a breather.
Pete Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander tries a body shot but Dincht blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martine Dincht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dincht, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martine Dincht!
A relieved looking Martine Dincht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.