PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Alejandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Alejandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Alejandro
vs
Alejandro

189 cm
21
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Alejandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Alejandro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Francisco Alejandro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Francisco Alejandro keeps Francisco Alejandro at a distance using the push kick.
Francisco Alejandro lands a jab-cross combination.
Francisco Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.
Francisco Alejandro shoots for a double leg takedown but Francisco Alejandro sprawls well. He's pushed Francisco Alejandro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Francisco Alejandro tries for a takedown but Francisco Alejandro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Alejandro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Francisco Alejandro clinches up with Francisco Alejandro and pushes him back against the cage.

Francisco Alejandro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Francisco Alejandro shoots for a takedown but Francisco Alejandro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francisco Alejandro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Francisco Alejandro.
Francisco Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.

Francisco Alejandro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Francisco Alejandro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco Alejandro is looking to regain half guard here but Francisco Alejandro keeps moving and retains side control.
Francisco Alejandro tries to stand but Francisco Alejandro is controlling his head.
Francisco Alejandro is looking to take a break and control but Francisco Alejandro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Francisco Alejandro wants to control but Francisco Alejandro postures up.
Francisco Alejandro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Francisco Alejandro is avoiding damage well.
Francisco Alejandro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Francisco Alejandro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Francisco Alejandro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Francisco Alejandro manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Francisco Alejandro is pressing down on Francisco Alejandro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Francisco Alejandro is holding on for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Francisco Alejandro throws a head kick but Francisco Alejandro moves out of range.
Francisco Alejandro digs a good body shot into Francisco Alejandro's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Francisco Alejandro.
Francisco Alejandro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francisco Alejandro tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Francisco Alejandro counters by moving into the clinch.
Francisco Alejandro looking for a takedown.
Francisco Alejandro tries to pull guard but Francisco Alejandro holds him up against the cage and eventually Francisco Alejandro drops back down to his feet.
Francisco Alejandro is looking to control Francisco Alejandro's arms but Francisco Alejandro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Francisco Alejandro has his back to the cage.
Francisco Alejandro goes for a takedown attempt but Francisco Alejandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Francisco Alejandro is breathing heavily.

Francisco Alejandro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco Alejandro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Francisco Alejandro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Francisco Alejandro controlling the pace.
Francisco Alejandro is refusing to be controlled, as Francisco Alejandro sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Francisco Alejandro trying to control but Francisco Alejandro postures up.
Francisco Alejandro is trying to stand.

Francisco Alejandro gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Francisco Alejandro tries to clinch up
and Francisco Alejandro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francisco Alejandro delivers a nice body kick.
Francisco Alejandro closes the distance but Francisco Alejandro moves to the side

so Francisco Alejandro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Alejandro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Francisco Alejandro with a poor takedown

and Francisco Alejandro moves into the clinch.
Francisco Alejandro is pushing Francisco Alejandro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Francisco Alejandro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Francisco Alejandro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francisco Alejandro.
Francisco Alejandro tries to pull guard but Francisco Alejandro holds him up against the cage and eventually Francisco Alejandro drops back down to his feet.
Francisco Alejandro is trying to break the clinch but Francisco Alejandro has him pressed against the cage.
Francisco Alejandro letting Francisco Alejandro take a breather here.
Francisco Alejandro keeps control of Francisco Alejandro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco Alejandro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Francisco Alejandro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Francisco Alejandro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Francisco Alejandro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Francisco Alejandro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Francisco Alejandro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Francisco Alejandro misses with a takedown attempt

and Francisco Alejandro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Alejandro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco Alejandro is looking to control Francisco Alejandro's arms but Francisco Alejandro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Francisco Alejandro has his back to the cage.

Francisco Alejandro has picked Francisco Alejandro up - he's going for a ride! Francisco Alejandro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Francisco Alejandro kicks off Francisco Alejandro and gets to his feet.
Francisco Alejandro with a poor takedown

and Francisco Alejandro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Francisco Alejandro holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Francisco Alejandro pulls guard successfully.
Francisco Alejandro wants to sweep but no luck.

Francisco Alejandro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Francisco Alejandro forces his way into half guard.

Francisco Alejandro stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Francisco Alejandro to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco Alejandro throws out a leg kick but Francisco Alejandro moves out of range and Francisco Alejandro only half commits.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francisco Alejandro is defended easily by Francisco Alejandro.
Francisco Alejandro leaves Francisco Alejandro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Francisco Alejandro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Francisco Alejandro is trying to defend but Francisco Alejandro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Francisco Alejandro trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco Alejandro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Francisco Alejandro tries to kick Francisco Alejandro off but Francisco Alejandro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Francisco Alejandro wants to get back to full guard.
Francisco Alejandro tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Francisco Alejandro.
Francisco Alejandro trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Francisco Alejandro is looking to advance position but Francisco Alejandro won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Francisco Alejandro closes the distance and clinches up with Francisco Alejandro, looking for a takedown. Francisco Alejandro pushes Francisco Alejandro against the cage but Francisco Alejandro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Francisco Alejandro misses.

Francisco Alejandro moves into the clinch successfully.
Francisco Alejandro gets underhooks to prevent Francisco Alejandro's takedown attempt.
Francisco Alejandro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Francisco Alejandro smiles and moves away.
Francisco Alejandro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Francisco Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.
Francisco Alejandro doesn't manage to clinch there - Francisco Alejandro circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Alejandro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Francisco Alejandro pushes Francisco Alejandro up against the cage in a clinch.
Francisco Alejandro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Francisco Alejandro trying to stall but Francisco Alejandro improves his position.
Francisco Alejandro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Francisco Alejandro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Francisco Alejandro slips a jab and a cross from Francisco Alejandro.
A cross from Francisco Alejandro lands.
Francisco Alejandro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francisco Alejandro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Francisco Alejandro somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Alejandro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francisco Alejandro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Francisco Alejandro catches Francisco Alejandro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Francisco Alejandro shoots for a takedown but Francisco Alejandro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Francisco Alejandro tries to clinch but Francisco Alejandro is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco Alejandro closes the distance and clinches up with Francisco Alejandro, looking for a takedown. Francisco Alejandro pushes Francisco Alejandro against the cage but Francisco Alejandro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francisco Alejandro shoots in and drives through. Francisco Alejandro sprawls well.
Francisco Alejandro blocks a head kick by Francisco Alejandro.

Francisco Alejandro forces Francisco Alejandro back against the cage and clinches.
Francisco Alejandro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Francisco Alejandro backwards.

Francisco Alejandro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Francisco Alejandro breaks the clinch.
Francisco Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch but Francisco Alejandro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francisco Alejandro closes the distance and clinches up with Francisco Alejandro, looking for a takedown. Francisco Alejandro pushes Francisco Alejandro against the cage but Francisco Alejandro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francisco Alejandro has a takedown stuffed.
Francisco Alejandro dives in and grabs Francisco Alejandro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francisco Alejandro pushes down on Francisco Alejandro's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco Alejandro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francisco Alejandro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Francisco Alejandro somewhat.
Francisco Alejandro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Francisco Alejandro circles away.
Francisco Alejandro wants to clinch
and Francisco Alejandro counters with a two punch combo.
Francisco Alejandro avoids the head kick by Francisco Alejandro.
Francisco Alejandro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Francisco Alejandro.

Francisco Alejandro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Francisco Alejandro lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Francisco Alejandro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Francisco Alejandro is on top in guard.
Francisco Alejandro forces his way into half guard.
Francisco Alejandro trying to control but Francisco Alejandro postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francisco Alejandro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Francisco Alejandro controlling the action here.
Francisco Alejandro trying to control from the bottom.
Francisco Alejandro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Alejandro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Francisco Alejandro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Alejandro!