PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leifi Polomeros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Leifi Polomeros has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leifi Polomeros seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Polomeros
vs
Alkofer

185 cm
20
219 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

210 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leifi Polomeros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rudy Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alkofer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alkofer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Polomeros is trying to get back to full guard.
Alkofer content to control rather than advance.

Polomeros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alkofer is taking a breather. Polomeros 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.

Polomeros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polomeros misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polomeros wants to improve his position but Alkofer is controlling well.
Alkofer content to control rather than advance.
Polomeros is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rudy Alkofer.
Polomeros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alkofer.
Alkofer closes the distance and clinches up with Polomeros, looking for a takedown. Alkofer pushes Polomeros against the cage but Polomeros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rudy Alkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkofer looks for a takedown but Polomeros sprawls well.

Alkofer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alkofer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polomeros is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Polomeros might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alkofer content just to control the position here.
Alkofer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Polomeros swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Alkofer controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polomeros manages to regain half guard. Good work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rudy Alkofer.
Alkofer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Polomeros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alkofer somewhat.
Leifi Polomeros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Alkofer.
Alkofer looks gassed!
Polomeros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alkofer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Polomeros.
Alkofer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polomeros tries to avoid it but Alkofer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polomeros to the ground. Polomeros escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Polomeros.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polomeros is defended easily by Alkofer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alkofer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alkofer wants it to stay on the feet.
Alkofer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polomeros counters with a three punch combo that has Alkofer backing up. Alkofer nods at Polomeros to acknowledge the strikes.
Alkofer fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Polomeros. No joy for Alkofer on that attempt.
Alkofer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alkofer stuffs the takedown attempt from Polomeros. Polomeros gets slowly back to his feet.
Polomeros scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 Leifi Polomeros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Polomeros fails to land with a series of punches.

Alkofer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alkofer preventing the sweep.

Alkofer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alkofer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.
Let's hope that Alkofer 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.
Alkofer trying to control but Polomeros is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Polomeros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alkofer defends well.
Alkofer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rudy Alkofer.
Polomeros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alkofer.
Polomeros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alkofer.
Alkofer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Polomeros's waist but Polomeros gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alkofer off to one side.
Polomeros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alkofer manages to avoid it.
Polomeros stuffs the takedown.
Leifi Polomeros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Alkofer.
Alkofer avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Polomeros as he avoids it easily.
Polomeros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Polomeros connects with a crisp jab.
Polomeros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alkofer.
Leifi Polomeros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alkofer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Polomeros sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polomeros lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Polomeros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leifi Polomeros is winning the standup battle so far.
Polomeros leaves Alkofer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alkofer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alkofer wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer misses with a takedown
and Polomeros counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alkofer's knee momentarily.
Polomeros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alkofer fails to land the takedown.
Alkofer dodges the punch combination from Polomeros.
Horrible takedown by Alkofer or perhaps it was just good defense by Polomeros which made him look bad.
Polomeros tests Alkofer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polomeros shoots in for a double leg but Alkofer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer dives in and grabs Polomeros's left leg, looking for a takedown. Polomeros pushes down on Alkofer's head and hops out.
Polomeros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Polomeros throws a hook to the side of Alkofer's head but Alkofer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polomeros will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polomeros sprawls well. Polomeros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alkofer gets slowly back to his feet.
Polomeros with a nice cross.
Alkofer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leifi Polomeros dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Alkofer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alkofer has a takedown stuffed.
Polomeros misses with a takedown attempt - Alkofer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Polomeros scores with a one two! Alkofer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Polomeros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alkofer fails to land the takedown.
Leifi Polomeros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Alkofer.
Polomeros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alkofer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alkofer wants it to stay on the feet.
Alkofer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Polomeros.
Alkofer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Polomeros defends it nicely.
Alkofer walks into a jab.
Polomeros misses with a low kick as Alkofer jumps back.
Alkofer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polomeros tries to avoid it but Alkofer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polomeros to the ground. Polomeros escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Polomeros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alkofer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Polomeros's guard now.
Alkofer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alkofer trying to control the position from guard on top but Polomeros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkofer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Polomeros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alkofer is stalling in the full guard.
Alkofer trying to control the position from guard on top but Polomeros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rudy Alkofer.
Polomeros misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Polomeros as Alkofer shoots in.
Polomeros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alkofer as he jumps to the side.
Leifi Polomeros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polomeros lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Alkofer as Polomeros shoots in.
Alkofer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polomeros but Polomeros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alkofer shoots for a double leg takedown but Polomeros sprawls well. He's pushed Alkofer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alkofer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polomeros counters with a three punch combo that has Alkofer backing up. Alkofer nods at Polomeros to acknowledge the strikes.

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.
Polomeros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alkofer moves away.
Polomeros connects with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Polomeros.
Polomeros misses with a double jab.
Polomeros misses with the combination.
Polomeros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Polomeros misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leifi Polomeros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Polomeros, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leifi Polomeros!