PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandro Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alexandrov
vs
Dumas

178 cm
28
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Con Dumas!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov blocks a jab.

Alexandrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dumas is trying to defend but Alexandrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Dumas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alexandrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dumas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dumas tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
Alexandrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dumas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Alexandro Alexandrov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Dumas tries to sprawl but Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dumas wants to get back to full guard but Alexandrov has passed into side control.
Dumas is looking to reverse the position.
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 looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dumas has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexandrov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Alexandrov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Alexandrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alexandrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alexandrov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dumas is refusing to be controlled, as Alexandrov sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov decides to stand up.

Alexandrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dumas's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov passes to full mount!

Alexandrov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Alexandrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dumas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dumas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexandrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dumas shoots and misses

and Alexandrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dumas looks gassed!
Alexandrov trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov is really struggling to control Dumas but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas looking to control.
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexandro Alexandrov just wasn't active enough.
Dumas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexandrov swivels and escapes.
Alexandro Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Dumas.

Alexandrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dumas is trying to defend but Alexandrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dumas is staying active underneath Alexandrov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alexandrov works his way into side control.

Alexandrov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dumas to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dumas is looking for a sweep.

Alexandrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dumas, who protects the arm well.
Alexandrov is looking to take a break and control but Dumas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dumas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexandrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dumas wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov staying calm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Alexandrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dumas has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandro Alexandrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alexandrov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dumas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexandrov sitting in guard here, content to control.

Dumas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.
Alexandrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Alexandrov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dumas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexandrov wants to get up but he can't break Dumas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Dumas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dumas is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexandro Alexandrov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alexandrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dumas.

Alexandrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dumas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexandrov is in Dumas's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Dumas keeps moving.

Alexandrov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Alexandrov looking to score a takedown here. Dumas is defending well but Alexandrov drives through and ends up in Dumas's guard.
Alexandrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alexandrov controls the position.
Dumas tries to bench press Alexandrov off him but Alexandrov keeps the position.

Alexandrov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dumas to his feet.

Alexandrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alexandrov is looking to advance position but Dumas won't allow it.
Alexandrov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dumas controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumas won't allow Alexandrov to pass to mount.
Dumas tries to get to full guard but Alexandrov has control of the leg.
Alexandrov is trying to control. Dumas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dumas regains full guard. Nicely done.

Dumas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexandrov passes into half guard.

Alexandrov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Alexandrov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dumas quickly recovers to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov prevents Dumas from improving his position.
Alexandrov is taking a breather. Dumas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alexandrov trying to control from half guard but Dumas is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries to stand and escape but Dumas is controlling the position.
Dumas controlling the position well.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexandro Alexandrov wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Alexandrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dumas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alexandrov trying to control the action but Dumas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandro Alexandrov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Alexandrov shoots in and bounces Dumas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Dumas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alexandrov has passed into half guard!
Alexandrov is looking to advance position but Dumas won't allow it.
Alexandrov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dumas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dumas is refusing to be controlled, as Alexandrov sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dumas wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dumas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Alexandrov seems content to control.

Alexandro Alexandrov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Alexandrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dumas was covering up waiting for the punch and Alexandrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dumas controls Alexandrov momentarily but Alexandrov frees himself.
Alexandrov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dumas is proving hard to escape from.
Alexandro Alexandrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexandrov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexandro Alexandrov wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Dumas won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Dumas is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Alexandro Alexandrov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Alexandrov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Dumas keeps moving.

Alexandrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dumas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexandrov has managed to get both his arms back between Dumas's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dumas is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dumas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dumas can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

We're going to have a standup here because Alexandro Alexandrov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alexandrov misses the shot to the body.
Dumas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexandrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Alexandrov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dumas sprawls well initially but Alexandrov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dumas keeping control of the position.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dumas tries to get to full guard but Alexandrov has control of the leg.
Alexandrov wants to stand but Dumas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Alexandro Alexandrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandrov wants to take a breather but Dumas is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexandro Alexandrov wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Alexandrov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov trying to control from half guard but Dumas is working away.
Con Dumas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandro Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandro Alexandrov!