PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Alekseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Abbott Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alekseev comes into the arena with Imperium blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alekseev
vs
Abbott Jr

190 cm
21
250 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
247 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Alekseev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Abbott Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott Jr misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Abbott Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abbott Jr throws a series of punches but Alekseev moves out of range.

Alekseev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abbott Jr sprawls well initially but Alekseev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alekseev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abbott Jr's head.
Alekseev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alekseev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alekseev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abbott Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alekseev.
Abbott Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alekseev.
Alekseev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Alekseev there.
Alekseev 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.
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!
Abbott Jr gets back to full guard.
Abbott Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott Jr seems keen to control Alekseev's posture.
Alekseev throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alekseev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abbott Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alekseev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alekseev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alekseev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Abbott Jr's head.
Alekseev throwing strikes but missing.
Alekseev throws a big right hand that misses.
Abbott Jr is controlling Alekseev's posture.
Abbott Jr 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.
Alekseev throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alekseev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alekseev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alekseev throws a big elbow that misses.
Alekseev postures up in Abbott Jr's guard and throws a big left but Abbott Jr blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev is looking to work some ground and pound but Abbott Jr has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alekseev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alekseev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abbott Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abbott Jr controls Alekseev momentarily but Alekseev frees himself.
Alekseev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alekseev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alekseev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abbott Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alekseev with a nice head shot there.
Alekseev postures up in Abbott Jr's guard and throws a big left but Abbott Jr blocks it.
Alekseev throws a big right hand that misses.
Alekseev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abbott Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alekseev.
Alekseev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbott Jr is trying to keep Alekseev in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev lands a couple of elbows.
Alekseev lands a couple of digs.
Alekseev throwing strikes but missing.
Alekseev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abbott Jr is trying to control the position but Alekseev postures up.
Alekseev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alekseev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Alekseev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Alekseev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alekseev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alekseev working the head and body with strikes.
Abbott Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alekseev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alekseev working the ground and pound.
Abbott Jr is trying to buck Alekseev off.
Alekseev throws a strike aimed at the side of Abbott Jr's head but Abbott Jr avoids it well.
Abbott Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Alekseev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Abbott Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alekseev.
Abbott Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alekseev connects with a decent elbow.
Alekseev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Abbott Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alekseev.
Alekseev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alekseev throws an elbow but Abbott Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alekseev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Abbott Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alekseev.
Alekseev cracks Abbott Jr with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abbott Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alekseev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abbott Jr's waist but Abbott Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alekseev off to one side.
Abbott Jr misses with a combination

and Abbott Jr is countered with a crisp right hand from Alekseev that sends him to the canvas! Alekseev follows him to the mat into side control.

It looks like David Abbott Jr has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alekseev working the ground and pound.
Alekseev throws an elbow but Abbott Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Alekseev crashes against the mat.
Alekseev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abbott Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Alekseev tries to score with some ground and pound. Abbott Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alekseev grinds an elbow into Abbott Jr's temple.
Alekseev lands an elbow.
Alekseev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Abbott Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alekseev cracks Abbott Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abbott Jr is trying to control Alekseev's posture but Alekseev avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alekseev throws an elbow but Abbott Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alekseev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Abbott Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Abbott Jr is rocked!
Alekseev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Abbott Jr is still in real trouble! Can Alekseev finish him?
A big shot lands for Alekseev! That's hurt Abbott Jr! Will he recover? Alekseev fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Alekseev!
Oleg Alekseev is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Oleg Alekseev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.