PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rehab has chosen saturday nights alright for fighting as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alkofer
vs
Rehab

191 cm
31
180 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

185 cm
36
177 lbs
26 - 20 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rab Rehab!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rehab is looking to slow Alkofer down with leg kicks.

Alkofer drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rehab looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rehab escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alkofer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alkofer trying to control but Rehab is working from the bottom.
Rehab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alkofer wants to control from the top but Rehab keeps moving.
Alkofer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rehab is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkofer is pushing down on Rehab's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rehab is fighting to maintain full guard but Alkofer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alkofer trying to control from half guard but Rehab is working away.

Rehab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alkofer trying to mount his opponent but Rehab defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab is trying to get back to full guard.
Alkofer tries to pass to full mount but Rehab defends it.
Rehab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rehab is staying active underneath Alkofer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alkofer wants to free his trapped foot but Rehab is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alkofer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alkofer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rehab does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alkofer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rehab is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rehab is looking to control Alkofer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rehab avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rehab tries to get to full guard but Alkofer has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alkofer trying to control from half guard but Rehab is working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Rehab misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rehab enables Alkofer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rehab manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alkofer trying to control but Rehab is working from the bottom.
Rehab looking to control.
Rehab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alkofer trying to control but Rehab is working from the bottom.
Alkofer passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rehab sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rehab is looking for a sweep. Alkofer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rehab makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rehab.
Rehab looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alkofer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rehab tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Rehab working for a triangle but Alkofer defends it easily.

Rehab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer controlling from the top position.
Alkofer wants to control from the top but Rehab keeps moving.
Rehab looking for a sweep. Not yet Rehab, not yet.
Alkofer looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rehab escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alkofer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alkofer preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Alkofer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Both fighters circling a little - Alkofer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Rehab gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alkofer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alkofer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alkofer not doing much here.
Rehab is not content to let Alkofer control the position.
Rehab is looking for a sweep. Alkofer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkofer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rehab won't allow Alkofer to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rehab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alkofer is keen to just control but Rehab is a slippery customer.
Alkofer slows the pace down in half guard.
Alkofer prevents Rehab from improving his position.
Alkofer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rehab does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alkofer trying to mount his opponent but Rehab defends it.
Rehab works his way to full guard. Good work.

Rehab escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alkofer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Rehab looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alkofer has picked Rehab up and slammed him! Rehab can't keep hold of the triangle and Alkofer manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rehab keeps working.
Rehab manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alkofer's best efforts.
Alkofer is stalling here. Rehab is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alkofer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rehab has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alkofer is trying to improve his position.
Rehab connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alkofer some visible discomfort.
Rehab creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alkofer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alkofer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rehab tries to get to full guard but Alkofer has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rehab manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alkofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rehab can do to turn this around?

Rehab is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alkofer wants to control from the top but Rehab keeps moving.
Alkofer pushing down on Rehab's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alkofer trying to advance position but Rehab counters by regaining guard.

Rehab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alkofer is aware though and is defending well.
Daniel Alkofer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alkofer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alkofer is stalling in the full guard.
Alkofer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rehab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkofer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alkofer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rehab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rehab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alkofer manages to get himself to full guard.

Rehab is in close to Alkofer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alkofer wants to sweep here but Rehab controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rehab postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rehab scoring with some ground and pound.
Rehab looking to pass the guard.
Alkofer working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Alkofer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Alkofer 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.

Rehab throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Alkofer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alkofer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rehab is keeping the position for now.
Alkofer is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehab trying to keep a closed guard but Alkofer is proving a slippery customer.
Rehab looking for a sweep. Not yet Rehab, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer wants to control from the top but Rehab keeps moving.
Alkofer preventing the sweep.
Rehab keeping moving, preventing Alkofer from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rehab darts in looking for a takedown but Alkofer gets double underhooks and turns Rehab into the cage.

Rehab pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rehab is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alkofer defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alkofer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alkofer scoring with some ground and pound.
Alkofer tries to free his leg and advance position but Rehab is retaining full guard.
Rehab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alkofer trying to control but Rehab is working from the bottom.
Alkofer won't allow Rehab to sweep him here.
Alkofer wants to control from the top but Rehab keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alkofer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rehab knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rab Rehab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Alkofer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alkofer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Alkofer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alkofer tries to advance to mount but can't.

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.
Alkofer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rehab keeps working.
Rehab sneaks back into half guard.
Rehab is looking for a sweep. Alkofer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rehab is staying active underneath Alkofer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Rehab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alkofer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alkofer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alkofer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Alkofer!