PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasinova Gurama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Alkofer
vs
Gurama

190 cm
29
162 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

170 cm
25
159 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

RelliK (Money Launder)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rousimar Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kasinova Gurama!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer tries for a takedown but Gurama circles away easily

and Gurama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gurama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alkofer wants to improve his position but Gurama is controlling well.
Gurama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Gurama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alkofer is trying to get back to full guard.
Gurama wants to pass the guard but Alkofer is defending well.

Alkofer actively working from the bottom here.
Alkofer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkofer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alkofer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alkofer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gurama lands a couple of elbows.
Gurama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alkofer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gurama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alkofer is working hard here to advance position.
Gurama scoring with some ground and pound.

Alkofer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gurama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Alkofer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gurama looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alkofer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alkofer 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.
Gurama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alkofer is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gurama.

Gurama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gurama looking to pass the guard.
Gurama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gurama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alkofer is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gurama works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Gurama seems to be working for a kimura but Alkofer defends the submission attempt.
Alkofer tries to roll over but Gurama keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurama passes to side control.
Alkofer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gurama tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alkofer is trying to get back to half guard.
Gurama scores with a couple of short elbows.
Alkofer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gurama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gurama scores with a couple of short elbows.

Gurama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurama scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurama grinds an elbow into Alkofer's temple.
Gurama tries to advance to mount but Alkofer denies him.
Alkofer is looking to reverse the position.

Gurama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gurama works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gurama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alkofer keeps working.
Alkofer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gurama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gurama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gurama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gurama connects with a nice short shot to Alkofer's temple.
Alkofer is in trouble now - Gurama has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasinova Gurama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alkofer with a poor takedown

and Gurama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alkofer's guard now.
Alkofer looking for a sweep. Not yet Alkofer, not yet.
Alkofer keeping moving, preventing Gurama from controlling successfully.
Alkofer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alkofer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gurama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gurama wants to pass the guard but Alkofer is keeping the position.
Gurama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alkofer wants to sweep here but Gurama controlling him for the moment.
Gurama throwing strikes but missing.
Alkofer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gurama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alkofer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gurama has managed to get both his arms back between Alkofer's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurama cracks Alkofer with a solid left hand.
Kasinova Gurama has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurama slips nicely into half guard.
Gurama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alkofer tries to get to full guard but Gurama has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gurama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alkofer sees it coming and defends easily.

Gurama seems to be working for a kimura but Alkofer defends the submission attempt.
Gurama wants to advance to full mount but Alkofer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alkofer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alkofer has momentary wrist control but Gurama slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gurama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gurama lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Alkofer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gurama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gurama advances position into side control!
Alkofer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alkofer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gurama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gurama trying to mount his opponent but Alkofer defends it.
Gurama is trying to control. Alkofer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alkofer is pressing down on Gurama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gurama wants to pass the guard but Alkofer is keeping the position.
Gurama is looking to work some ground and pound but Alkofer has wrist control.
Gurama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alkofer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Alkofer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gurama is retaining full guard.
Alkofer throws a big right hand that misses.

Alkofer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gurama has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alkofer is looking to defend but Gurama has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alkofer! Gurama pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alkofer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kasinova Gurama!