PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eskil Lemmelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemmelin has chosen Fönt ja en körv as his entrance music. Eskil Lemmelin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Alexandrov
vs
Lemmelin

200 cm
27
273 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

193 cm
28
240 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eskil Lemmelin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemmelin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lemmelin is looking to clinch but Alexandrov is avoiding it.
Lemmelin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Anton Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lemmelin counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexandrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemmelin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov fails to land the takedown.
Lemmelin slaps away a takedown attempt from Alexandrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lemmelin digs a good hook to Alexandrov's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Alexandrov. Those never looked like landing.

Lemmelin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemmelin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemmelin gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemmelin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lemmelin digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown attempt but Lemmelin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lemmelin moves into the clinch.
Lemmelin lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexandrov is trying to drag Lemmelin to the mat but Lemmelin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lemmelin stops a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Lemmelin prevents Alexandrov from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Lemmelin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lemmelin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Lemmelin holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexandrov drops back down to his feet.
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Lemmelin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexandrov wants to take the fight to the mat but Lemmelin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lemmelin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lemmelin digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemmelin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lemmelin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lemmelin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lemmelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemmelin presses Alexandrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Lemmelin holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexandrov drops back down to his feet.
Alexandrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemmelin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Lemmelin.
Alexandrov being controlled against the cage.
Alexandrov has Lemmelin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lemmelin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Lemmelin fails to land.
Lemmelin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Lemmelin is pressed up against the cage. Alexandrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lemmelin down to the mat. Lemmelin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexandrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lemmelin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lemmelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Anton Alexandrov's cut is getting worse.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemmelin defends it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov jumps guard but Lemmelin stands there with Alexandrov around his waist. Alexandrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lemmelin lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eskil Lemmelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Alexandrov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemmelin scores with a jab to the body.
Lemmelin thows a body shot but no joy.
Anton Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown

and Lemmelin counters by clinching up.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemmelin.
The crowd are getting on Lemmelin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Lemmelin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lemmelin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Lemmelin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemmelin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemmelin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Lemmelin manages to get underhooks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lemmelin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lemmelin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemmelin throws a head punch that misses.
Lemmelin lands a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Lemmelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lemmelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lemmelin lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lemmelin misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lemmelin.
Lemmelin has Alexandrov pushed against the cage.
Alexandrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lemmelin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Lemmelin.
Lemmelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Alexandrov pulls guard successfully.
Lemmelin with a nice head shot there.
Lemmelin cracks Alexandrov with a solid left hand.
Lemmelin 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.
Lemmelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemmelin preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov looking for a guillotine here but Lemmelin defends easily.
Lemmelin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lemmelin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Lemmelin controlling him for the moment.
Lemmelin throwing strikes but missing.
Lemmelin trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eskil Lemmelin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Lemmelin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.

Jeez, Anton Alexandrov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Alexandrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemmelin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Alexandrov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lemmelin can't fight it off and eventually Alexandrov manages to take the fight to the floor. Lemmelin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemmelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov looking to sit in guard and control but Lemmelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemmelin trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eskil Lemmelin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Alexandrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Alexandrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemmelin throws a shot to the body.
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemmelin throws out the jab.

Lemmelin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lemmelin is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemmelin misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lemmelin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lemmelin.
Lemmelin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Lemmelin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemmelin lands an uppercut.
Lemmelin scores with a shoulder strike.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anton Alexandrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eskil Lemmelin!
Eskil Lemmelin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.