PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curt Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Kruger Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kung Fu Fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dolph Kruger Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Curt Alexander's chin.

Alexander
vs
Kruger Jr

214 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dolph Kruger Jr!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kruger Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruger Jr keeps Alexander at a distance using the push kick.
Alexander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kruger Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Alexander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kruger Jr jumps into guard, dragging Alexander to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexander cracks Kruger Jr with a solid left hand.
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kruger Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kruger Jr looking for a guillotine here but Alexander defends easily.
Kruger Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexander landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexander throws an elbow that misses. Kruger Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexander's guard. Nice move by Kruger Jr!

Kruger Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kruger Jr has gone for a leg lock! Alexander slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kruger Jr's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexander scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kruger Jr pulls Alexander in close to prevent any damage.
Alexander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Alexander stands up from Kruger Jr's guard - Alexander perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kruger Jr moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.
Alexander attempts a counter takedown but Kruger Jr avoids it well and moves away.

Kruger Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alexander 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alexander manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alexander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kruger Jr manages to get himself to full guard.

Alexander being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Curt Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alexander defending well as Kruger Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Curt Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kruger Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alexander tries to roll over but Kruger Jr keeps him under control.
Alexander works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Kruger Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruger Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alexander will feel that in the morning.

Kruger Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kruger Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Alexander wants to improve his position but instead Kruger Jr has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kruger Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.

Kruger Jr is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexander gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander 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.
Kruger Jr wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexander cracks Kruger Jr with a solid left hand.
Kruger Jr wants to control but Alexander passes easily into half guard.
Kruger Jr pushes Alexander off looking to stand but Alexander dives back in and keeps control.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Alexander is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruger Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolph Kruger Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kruger Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.

Kruger Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexander on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexander's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Dolph Kruger Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

Alexander kicks Kruger Jr off and gets to his feet.
Dolph Kruger Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger Jr tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger Jr looks for the body kick but Alexander saw that one coming.
As Kruger Jr tries to get set, Alexander tries to push him back and clinch up but Kruger Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Kruger Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alexander doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruger Jr. Kruger Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Kruger Jr tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Kruger Jr feints and as Alexander raises his hands in defense, Kruger Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alexander wants to sweep here but Kruger Jr controlling him for the moment.
Kruger Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kruger Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alexander looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alexander looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alexander!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alexander scores with punches from side control.
Alexander landing a few strikes.

Alexander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Alexander swings around for an armbar but Kruger Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alexander's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexander manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruger Jr - that will leave a mark!
A head kick from Kruger Jr lands but Alexander takes it in his stride.
Kruger Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruger Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruger Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Curt Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruger Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruger Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Alexander pushes him away.
Alexander tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kruger Jr counters with a body kick that stops Alexander in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruger Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dolph Kruger Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruger Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Kruger Jr!
Dolph Kruger Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.