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 comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drowning Pool - Bodies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alexandrov
vs
Cleaver

200 cm
27
273 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

196 cm
22
275 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS

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 7 - 10 - 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, Randall Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleaver throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Cleaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Alexandrov shoots in and gets a takedown into Cleaver's guard.

Alexandrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alexandrov prevents Cleaver from getting back to his feet.

Alexandrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Alexandrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alexandrov looking to pass the guard.

Cleaver is looking for a triangle but Alexandrov pushes his legs off easily.
Alexandrov pushes down on Cleaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver is trying to stand up here but Alexandrov is controlling him well.
Alexandrov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cleaver!
Alexandrov trying to control but Cleaver is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alexandrov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Alexandrov!
Anton Alexandrov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.