PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cleaver has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. 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
Cleaver

200 cm
26
273 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

196 cm
21
275 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 9 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alexandrov dives in and scores a takedown into Cleaver's guard.
Alexandrov trying to control but Cleaver is working from the bottom.
Cleaver wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov advances position into side control!
Alexandrov trying to control the action but Cleaver is working from the bottom.
Cleaver is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Alexandrov tries for a kimura but Cleaver is defending well.
Cleaver tries to escape but Alexandrov is in control.

Alexandrov tries for a kimura but Cleaver is defending well.
Cleaver is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alexandrov has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound.

It looks like Randall Cleaver has been cut.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Alexandrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cleaver is looking to reverse the position.
Alexandrov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cleaver!

Alexandrov is working for a guillotine from mount but Cleaver frees his head quite easily.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That has opened up Randall Cleaver's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleaver is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Alexandrov working for a guillotine from mount but Cleaver is in no mood to give up.

Alexandrov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cleaver to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cleaver shrugs it off.
Alexandrov takes Cleaver's back.

Cleaver fending off the submission attempt from Alexandrov.
Cleaver trying to get back to his feet but Alexandrov is in full control for now.
Cleaver covering up well under a series of strikes from Alexandrov.
Cleaver looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov has the hooks in. Cleaver is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Alexandrov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Cleaver preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alexandrov.

Alexandrov looking for the RNC.
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 is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cleaver defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Alexandrov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Alexandrov has his arm under Cleaver's chin here. Game over son! Alexandrov squeezes tightly and Cleaver is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Alexandrov!