PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Von Rothfelder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Von Rothfelder
vs
Jones

208 cm
25
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Von Rothfelder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Von Rothfelder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.

Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Von Rothfelder makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Von Rothfelder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Rothfelder scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Tank Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Von Rothfelder pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones throws an elbow but Von Rothfelder slips to the side and avoids it well.
Von Rothfelder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Von Rothfelder on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones throws an elbow but Von Rothfelder slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Von Rothfelder is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying to ground and pound but Von Rothfelder uses the momentary lack of control by Jones to regain half guard.
Von Rothfelder regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.

Von Rothfelder pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Von Rothfelder pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Von Rothfelder as Jones shoots in.
Von Rothfelder scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Von Rothfelder lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Alexander Von Rothfelder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Rothfelder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Rothfelder as he avoids it easily.
Jones looks gassed!
Von Rothfelder stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Von Rothfelder misses with a head kick.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Von Rothfelder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Jones.
Von Rothfelder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that misses.
Von Rothfelder scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Von Rothfelder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Von Rothfelder lands with a slapping head kick.
Von Rothfelder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Rothfelder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Von Rothfelder is working the combinations to good effect here.
Von Rothfelder thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Rothfelder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Rothfelder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Von Rothfelder lands with a good body shot.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body kick there by Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Rothfelder scores with a head kick.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Rothfelder as he avoids it easily.
Von Rothfelder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that half lands.
Von Rothfelder lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Von Rothfelder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Von Rothfelder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Rothfelder.
A solid body kick from Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Rothfelder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones blocks a head kick by Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Rothfelder scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Rothfelder lands with a slapping head kick.
Von Rothfelder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander Von Rothfelder is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Rothfelder lands with a slapping head kick.
Von Rothfelder lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Rothfelder lands with a nice body kick.
Von Rothfelder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Von Rothfelder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones avoids the head kick by Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Rothfelder scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that half lands.
Von Rothfelder stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Rothfelder lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Von Rothfelder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Rothfelder throws a one two combo.
Von Rothfelder lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Von Rothfelder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Rothfelder connects with a high kick.
Von Rothfelder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
A head kick from Von Rothfelder lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Rothfelder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Von Rothfelder misses with a head kick.
Von Rothfelder lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Rothfelder swivels and escapes.
Von Rothfelder lands a jab.
Von Rothfelder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Rothfelder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Rothfelder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Von Rothfelder lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Rothfelder thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones shoots in but Von Rothfelder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Rothfelder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Rothfelder avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexander Von Rothfelder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Jones.
Von Rothfelder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothfelder thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Von Rothfelder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Von Rothfelder throws a one two combo.
Von Rothfelder cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Von Rothfelder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Rothfelder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Von Rothfelder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Von Rothfelder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Von Rothfelder is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Rothfelder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Rothfelder lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Von Rothfelder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Rothfelder looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Von Rothfelder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Rothfelder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Rothfelder stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Rothfelder keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Von Rothfelder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Rothfelder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Rothfelder delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder lands with a nice body punch.
Von Rothfelder lands a two punch combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Rothfelder - that will leave a mark!
Von Rothfelder connects with a high kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Von Rothfelder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Von Rothfelder dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that misses.
Von Rothfelder digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Von Rothfelder.
Danga de danga de dang - Von Rothfelder scores with a four punch combination!
Von Rothfelder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Von Rothfelder stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Von Rothfelder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones avoids the head kick by Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder throws a nice head kick!
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Rothfelder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Rothfelder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Alexander Von Rothfelder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Jones.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Rothfelder thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Rothfelder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Rothfelder misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Von Rothfelder lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Von Rothfelder lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Rothfelder throws a nice head kick!
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick from Von Rothfelder lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Von Rothfelder lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Von Rothfelder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Rothfelder.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Von Rothfelder!
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothfelder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Rothfelder connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Von Rothfelder sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Von Rothfelder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Rothfelder as he avoids it easily.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Rothfelder connects with a high kick.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that half lands.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Von Rothfelder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Von Rothfelder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothfelder lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Rothfelder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Rothfelder defends it nicely.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Von Rothfelder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Von Rothfelder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Von Rothfelder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Von Rothfelder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Rothfelder lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Rothfelder avoids it really well and circles away.
Von Rothfelder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothfelder connects with a high kick.
A nice combination there by Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder throws a nice head kick!
Von Rothfelder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Rothfelder throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Von Rothfelder keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Von Rothfelder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Rothfelder misses with a head kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Rothfelder misses with a head kick.

Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Von Rothfelder prevents Jones from improving position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Von Rothfelder throws Jones to one side and escapes!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Von Rothfelder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Rothfelder, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Von Rothfelder!