PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Busstoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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?

Busstoni
vs
Alexandrov

170 cm
18
228 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franco Busstoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alexandrov gets a takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alexandrov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alexandrov dominating with strikes here.
Alexandrov looking to control but Busstoni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Busstoni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Alexandrov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Busstoni has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Busstoni is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov fails to move to back control.

Busstoni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexandrov working for a submission but Busstoni is keeping him at bay.

Alexandrov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Busstoni manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Alexandrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Busstoni can't do much from the bottom here.

Alexandrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Busstoni, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov tries for a kimura but Busstoni is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alexandrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Busstoni, who protects the arm well.

Alexandrov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Busstoni looks calm but he's in trouble here. Alexandrov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Busstoni is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Alexandrov lets go of the hold and Busstoni can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Alexandrov!