PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Crewe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Crewe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Alexandrov
vs
Crewe

200 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

205 cm
24
260 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crewe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexandrov's waist but Alexandrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crewe off to one side.
Crewe just misses with a punch to the body.
Crewe tries to clinch up.

Crewe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crewe stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Crewe in close.
Crewe throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alexandrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crewe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexandrov drops back looking for a leg! Crewe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crewe manages to kick Alexandrov off! Alexandrov jumps back into Crewe's guard.

Crewe looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.

Alexandrov drops back looking for a leg! Crewe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crewe manages to kick Alexandrov off! Alexandrov jumps back into Crewe's guard.
Alexandrov postures up in Crewe's guard and throws a big left but Crewe blocks it.

Alexandrov has gone for a leg lock! Crewe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alexandrov's guard.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crewe!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov is working for a guillotine from mount but Crewe frees his head quite easily.

Alexandrov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Alexandrov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Crewe has worked his arm free - good work by Crewe!
Crewe struggling a bit here.

Alexandrov has an Americana. Crewe didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alexandrov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alexandrov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Anton Alexandrov!