PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and French Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandrov comes to the cage accompanied by Pelageya & Darya Moroz-Oy, da ne vecher (russian folk music). Toast comes into a darkened arena with his song building. EAZY-E - Real Muthaphuckkin' G's kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! French Toast has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Alexandrov
vs
Toast

188 cm
27
220 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
250 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, French Toast!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov fails with the takedown.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Toast shoots in but Alexandrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toast slips a straight right by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a head kick.
Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toast.
Alexandrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Toast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Toast.
Toast misses with a looping left.
A jab from Alexandrov misses.
Toast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexandrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexandrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toast moves away.
Alexandrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexandrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Toast lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Toast tries to sprawl out of it but Alexandrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toast manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexandrov moves forwards but Toast connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toast ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toast checks the leg kick.
Alexandrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Toast.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toast throws a series of punches but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Toast fails with a takedown attempt.
Toast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a looping right.
Toast looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexandrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexandrov misses with a looping left.
Fedor Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toast takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.

Toast pushes Alexandrov up against the cage in a clinch.

Toast turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Toast manages to end up in side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Toast in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Toast creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alexandrov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alexandrov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alexandrov tries to roll over but Toast keeps him under control.
Toast not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Toast there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov trying to hold on to Toast's head to control him but Toast postures up.
Alexandrov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toast with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Toast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Toast works over Alexandrov with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Toast controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toast wants to pass the guard but Alexandrov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

French Toast dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Toast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Toast.
Alexandrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Toast throws the left hand but Alexandrov avoids the punch easily.
Toast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to score with a low kick but Toast moves his leg out of the way.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toast napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexandrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Toast, who protects the arm well.
Toast on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Toast is looking to regain half guard here but Alexandrov keeps moving and retains side control.
Alexandrov misses with the ground and pound.
French Toast has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexandrov tries to score with some ground and pound. Toast controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Toast tries to improve position but can't.
Alexandrov working away.
Alexandrov is chipping away with strikes.
Toast 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.
Alexandrov tries to score with some ground and pound. Toast controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alexandrov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Toast down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toast gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toast is looking for a sweep. Alexandrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toast wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping busy.
Toast is looking for a sweep. Alexandrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toast slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alexandrov is working Toast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov is working Toast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Toast has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toast lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alexandrov!
Toast postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alexandrov looks a forlorn figure.
Alexandrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toast with shots to the head and body - Alexandrov looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toast putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is looking to improve his position but Toast isn't that keen on the idea.
Toast avoids the attempt from Alexandrov to control.
Toast prevents Alexandrov from getting the reversal.
Toast lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Toast scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alexandrov?
Toast breaks from Alexandrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toast landing strikes from the mount and Alexandrov is in trouble!
Toast landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Toast cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Alexandrov is rocked!
Toast postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Alexandrov is out cold - huge knockout for Toast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). French Toast!
A very excited looking French Toast made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.