PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Paighn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alexandrov
vs
Paighn

188 cm
24
220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

200 cm
32
210 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phil Paighn!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paighn throws a chopping leg kick but Alexandrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paighn throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Paighn throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Alexandrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paighn. Paighn obviously looking to wear him down.
Paighn tries to clinch but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Paighn tries to move into range but Alexandrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paighn stuffs the takedown.
Alexandrov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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 shoots in and bounces Paighn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Paighn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paighn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alexandrov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paighn's guard.
Paighn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alexandrov looks to land a strike but Paighn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Paighn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexandrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Paighn has wrist control.
Alexandrov postures up in Paighn's guard and throws a big left but Paighn blocks it.
Paighn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alexandrov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov controls Paighn momentarily but Paighn frees himself.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paighn is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Paighn in close.
Paighn stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but Paighn defending well.

Alexandrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paighn is just riding it out for now. Alexandrov eventually gives up the hold.
Paighn trying to control from the bottom.
Paighn tries to get to full guard but Alexandrov has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexandrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paighn is looking to improve his position.
Alexandrov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Alexandrov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alexandrov throwing strikes here but Paighn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Alexandrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alexandrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Paighn sprawls well. He's pushed Alexandrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paighn lands with a kick to the temple. Alexandrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paighn sprawls well. Paighn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Fedor Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alexandrov dives in and scores a takedown into Paighn's guard.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Paighn is trying to keep Alexandrov in close.
Paighn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paighn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paighn keeping full guard, as Alexandrov tries to pass.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexandrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paighn trying to hold on to Alexandrov's head to control him but Alexandrov postures up.

Paighn is defending against the submission attempts here by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paighn is surviving well by controlling Alexandrov's body position as best he can.
Alexandrov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Paighn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Alexandrov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Paighn blocking the ground and pound.
Alexandrov wants to control the pace but Paighn is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paighn working to try and regain half guard.
Paighn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paighn wants to control but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov with a couple of short strikes.
Alexandrov lands a big shot there that rocks Paighn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov wants to control the pace but Paighn is squirming around nicely.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alexandrov with shots to the head and body - Paighn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alexandrov landing punches.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound effectively.
Alexandrov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alexandrov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Paighn wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Alexandrov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Alexandrov!
Our winner, Fedor Alexandrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.