PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Alexandrovna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battle comes into the arena with Break Stuff blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Battle
vs
Alexandrovna

213 cm
23
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
270 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality
Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexandrovna!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle throws out a loose jab but Alexandrovna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrovna was well out of range. Poor timing from Battle.
Some bone on bone action there as Battle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Battle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandrovna throws a leg kick but Battle checks it.
Alexandrovna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Battle's calf.
Battle throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrovna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandrovna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrovna was well out of range. Poor timing from Battle.
Alexandrovna dodges the punch combination from Battle.
Battle throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrovna shoots for a takedown but Battle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Battle checks a leg kick.
Battle throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrovna moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Battle.
Alexandrovna blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexandrovna moves into range and clinches up with Battle.
Battle tries to circle away but Alexandrovna has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Battle.

It looks like Pyotr Alexandrovna has been cut.
Alexandrovna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Battle's efforts to push away.
Battle can't break the clinch.
Battle prevents a body shot from Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna stalling in the clinch but Battle improves position.
Alexandrovna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Battle is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pyotr Alexandrovna.
Battle blocks a low kick nicely.
Battle misses with a head kick.
Alexandrovna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandrovna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alexandrovna slips a jab from Battle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrovna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Battle wants to break free but Alexandrovna has control.
Alexandrovna is looking to control Battle's arms but Battle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrovna has his back to the ropes.
Alexandrovna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Battle blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexandrovna blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrovna holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Alexandrovna taking a breather.
Battle has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrovna keeps him there for the moment.
Battle working hard to break the clinch.
Battle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrovna has him pressed against the ropes.
Battle avoiding damage as Alexandrovna throws knees to the body.
Alexandrovna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Battle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexandrovna keeps control of Battle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrovna is trying to drag Battle to the mat but Battle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Alexandrovna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Battle.
Battle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrovna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Battle's efforts to push away.
Battle wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrovna won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle avoiding damage as Alexandrovna throws knees to the body.
Battle avoiding damage as Alexandrovna throws knees to the body.
Battle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Alexandrovna.
Battle is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrovna has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrovna has Battle pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Battle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andre Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrovna landing knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrovna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Battle avoids it.

Battle breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrovna motions for Battle to come forward. Alexandrovna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrovna.
Battle throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrovna moves out of range easily.
Alexandrovna misses with a low kick as Battle jumps back.
Battle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alexandrovna throws a nice head kick!
Alexandrovna is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Battle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrovna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Battle as he avoids it easily.
Alexandrovna scores with a head kick.
Alexandrovna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!

Alexandrovna has closed the distance and engaged Battle in a clinch.
Battle gets underhooks to prevent Alexandrovna's takedown attempt.

Battle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrovna is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexandrovna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandrovna thows a leg kick but Battle checks it
and Battle counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Battle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battle digs a good hook to Alexandrovna's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Battle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pyotr Alexandrovna's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Battle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexandrovna has time to react.
Battle swinging wilding here.
Battle throws a head kick but Alexandrovna moves out of range.
Andre Battle is winning the standup battle so far.
Battle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Battle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexandrovna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alexandrovna takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That has opened up Pyotr Alexandrovna's cut even more.
Battle swinging wilding here.
Alexandrovna avoids the head kick by Battle.
Battle lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrovna is looking to chop away at Battle's legs.
Alexandrovna is breathing heavily.
Battle misses with a double jab.
Battle thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Battle misses with the combination.
Andre Battle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle connects with a right hand. Alexandrovna shakes it off.

The cut above Pyotr Alexandrovna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alexandrovna, right into the meat.
Battle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andre Battle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Battle throws a sloppy head kick

and Alexandrovna counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Battle's guard now.
Battle keeping full guard, as Alexandrovna tries to pass.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Alexandrovna from controlling successfully.
Alexandrovna's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Alexandrovna from controlling successfully.
Battle has his hands on Alexandrovna's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexandrovna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrovna postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Battle is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Battle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Battle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexandrovna. That's going to slow Battle down.
Battle looks to land a combination. Alexandrovna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle throws a leg kick
and Alexandrovna counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexandrovna throws out a leg kick but Battle moves out of range and Alexandrovna only half commits.
Alexandrovna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexandrovna blocks the body kick.
Alexandrovna tries to clinch but Battle is having none of it.
Battle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexandrovna.
Alexandrovna wants to clinch but Battle slips to the side
and Battle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Pyotr Alexandrovna's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Battle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Alexandrovna closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Battle to the mat! Battle manages to get full guard.
Battle wants to hit a switch here but Alexandrovna passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Battle there!
Battle tries to reverse the position but Alexandrovna maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrovna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alexandrovna thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Battle is trying to escape the mount.
Alexandrovna looking to control but Battle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexandrovna with good strikes from the mount here!
Alexandrovna in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Battle wants to control but Alexandrovna is having none of it.
Alexandrovna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Battle is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Battle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pyotr Alexandrovna's cut.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Battle throws a head kick that misses.
Battle scores with a nice head shot.
Battle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexandrovna counters with a good, hard body kick but Battle shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexandrovna.
Battle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexandrovna throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Battle.
Alexandrovna misses with a takedown attempt - Battle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Battle misses with a head kick.
Alexandrovna wants to clinch up but Battle keeps it at a distance.
Battle lands a jab to the nose.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pyotr Alexandrovna's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andre Battle!