PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandro Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandro Alexandrov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arthur Rexum's chin.

Alexandrov
vs
Rexum

178 cm
27
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandro Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov fails with the takedown
and Alexandrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexandrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rexum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexandrov somewhat.

Alexandrov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rexum manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexandrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rexum keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rexum is retaining full guard.
Alexandrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexandrov throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Rexum's head but Rexum avoids it well.
Rexum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.

Alexandrov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rexum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alexandrov but great work by Rexum.
Rexum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandrov keeps working.
Rexum might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alexandrov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Alexandrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rexum off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rexum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rexum for a finish.
Rexum staying busy and making it hard for Alexandrov to control.
Rexum manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alexandrov's guard. Nice work there by Rexum.
Rexum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov trying to control the position here.

Alexandrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rexum tries to stand but Alexandrov is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here.

Alexandrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rexum is aware though and is defending well.

Alexandrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rexum defends it easily.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard but Rexum manages to pass into side control anyway.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep.
Alexandrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rexum off and has taken his back!
Alexandrov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the back.

Alexandrov working for a choke but Rexum is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is controlling the position but Rexum somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

Alexandrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rexum manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rexum keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandro Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rexum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexandrov. Alexandrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rexum thows a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rexum loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown
and Rexum counters with a series of strikes. Alexandrov will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!

Rexum tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rexum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Rexum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandro Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov is pressed up against the cage. Rexum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandrov down to the mat. Alexandrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown
and Rexum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rexum thuds a left hand into Alexandrov's body.

Alexandrov scores a takedown into full mount!
Alexandrov with shots to the head and body - Rexum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rexum is trying to stand up.
Alexandrov prevents Rexum from getting the reversal.
Alexandrov looking to ground and pound but Rexum is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov looking to control but Rexum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexandro Alexandrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rexum has worked his arm free - good work by Rexum!
Rexum is not content to let Alexandrov control the position.

Alexandrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Alexandrov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rexum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rexum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Alexandrov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rexum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but Rexum defending well.
Rexum trying to control here.

Alexandrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov is looking to advance position but Rexum won't allow it.
Rexum looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rexum has a hand on Alexandrov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Alexandrov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexandro Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alexandrov defending well as Rexum loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Rexum as Alexandrov shoots in.
Alexandro Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Alexandrov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Rexum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Alexandrov seems to be working for a kimura but Rexum defends the submission attempt.
Rexum is looking to improve his position.

Rexum makes his way to full guard, as Alexandrov worked for a kimura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rexum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Alexandrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rexum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rexum has escaped and now he's on top!

Alexandrov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rexum doesn't defend quickly enough and Alexandrov has managed to lock this one up! Can Rexum escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Alexandrov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexandro Alexandrov!