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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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140 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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160 cm
20
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wladimir Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karlsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Alkofer is trying to work for a kimura but Karlsson is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alkofer in particular looking to stall.
Alkofer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlsson defends it well.
Karlsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alkofer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Alkofer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karlsson's head.
Alkofer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karlsson!
Alkofer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson can't escape the position.
Karlsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alkofer lands a couple of good shots and Karlsson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Alkofer scores with strikes from the back.
Alkofer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Karlsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alkofer keeps control of the position as Karlsson tries to break free.
Alkofer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Karlsson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alkofer off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Alkofer landing with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Alkofer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alkofer is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Alkofer has good solid back control here.
Alkofer gets his hands free as Karlsson looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer scores with punches to the body.
Alkofer looking to break Karlsson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Karlsson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alkofer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alkofer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Alkofer is punishing Karlsson with some ground and pound.
Karlsson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alkofer gets his way!
Alkofer has Karlsson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Karlsson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Alkofer lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alkofer biding his time, looking for the opening.
Alkofer tightening his grip on Karlsson, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer punches Karlsson on the ear.
Alkofer punches Karlsson on the ear.
Alkofer lands punches and elbows.
Karlsson showing good submission defense here.
Karlsson is in bad spot here.
Alkofer doesn't have the hooks in and Karlsson manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Alkofer dominated that round.
That's time! Alkofer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karlsson fails with the takedown
and Alkofer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dennis Alkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkofer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karlsson to the ground. Alkofer is now in Karlsson's guard.
Alkofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karlsson can do to turn this around?
Alkofer works over Karlsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennis Alkofer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alkofer is pushing down on Karlsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karlsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Alkofer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alkofer content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alkofer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alkofer's back!
Alkofer breaks Karlsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Alkofer lands a couple of elbows.
Alkofer trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alkofer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alkofer content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alkofer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alkofer is controlling him.
Alkofer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alkofer is pushing down on Karlsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karlsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Alkofer has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alkofer stalling.
Alkofer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alkofer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlsson defends it well.
Alkofer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karlsson is trying to stand up here but Alkofer is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Alkofer.
Karlsson has hold of Alkofer's hands but Alkofer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alkofer is trying to control. Karlsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alkofer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karlsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alkofer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karlsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Alkofer from controlling successfully.
Alkofer works over Karlsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Alkofer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Alkofer landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alkofer manages to get himself to full guard.
Alkofer has his feet on Karlsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Alkofer dominated that second round.
That's time! Alkofer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alkofer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karlsson to the mat! Karlsson manages to get full guard.
Alkofer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karlsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alkofer defends well.
Alkofer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alkofer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkofer lands a couple of elbows.
Karlsson has momentary wrist control but Alkofer slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer works over Karlsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Alkofer wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Alkofer is stalling in the full guard.
Alkofer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alkofer slips nicely into half guard.
Alkofer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alkofer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alkofer trying to control the pace.
Alkofer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alkofer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karlsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alkofer blocks the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson has hold of Alkofer's hands but Alkofer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Karlsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Alkofer has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face as Alkofer controls the position.
Karlsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Alkofer working the head and body with strikes.
Alkofer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alkofer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson pushes Alkofer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alkofer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Karlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alkofer working away.
A lull in the action here.
Alkofer is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alkofer is trying to get an arm triangle but Karlsson is defending well.
Alkofer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dennis Alkofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alkofer controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alkofer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Karlsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alkofer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Alkofer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alkofer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wladimir Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Alkofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alkofer 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Alkofer!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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