PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 4264 p4p, 407 weight class) and James Lesnar (ranked 4429 p4p, 418 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Alexandrov
vs
Lesnar

188 cm
23
205 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

210 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov throws a leg kick which misses Lesnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Lesnar tries to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Alexandrov darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the ropes.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Lesnar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lesnar taking a breather.
I was talking to Alexandrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lesnar digs a right hand into Alexandrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexandrov's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov has Lesnar pressed against the ropes, preventing Lesnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like James Lesnar has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexandrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar avoiding damage as Alexandrov throws knees to the body.
Alexandrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lesnar trying to stall but Alexandrov improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Lesnar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Lesnar slowing the pace effectively.
Lesnar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Lesnar looking to stall.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Alexandrov with a series of wild strikes but Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Lesnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lesnar throws a poor cross that misses

and Alexandrov counters by moving into the clinch.

Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.

Alexandrov rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the ropes.
Alexandrov is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lesnar working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lesnar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lesnar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Lesnar is trying to break free.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Lesnar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alexandrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.

Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesnar or not.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Lesnar's ribcage. Lesnar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov has Lesnar pushed against the ropes.
Lesnar tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lesnar tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Lesnar looking to stall.
Alexandrov tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the ropes.

Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!

Alexandrov forces Lesnar back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.

Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.

Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Lesnar has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.

Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Lesnar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alexandrov up against the ropes.
Lesnar controlling the action here for a moment.
Lesnar continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lesnar moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Alexandrov pushes Lesnar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lesnar tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lesnar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lesnar is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
James Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Lesnar misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov pushes Lesnar back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lesnar as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandrov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Alexandrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.