PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chrystov Aleksey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Aleksey
vs
Tuilagi

170 cm
23
181 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

174 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chrystov Aleksey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi shoots for a takedown but Aleksey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tuilagi slips under a jab from Aleksey.
Aleksey swings for the body but Tuilagi moves out of range.
Tuilagi staying out of range there.
Tuilagi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aleksey throws a looping overhand right but Tuilagi ducks down to avoid it.
Aleksey throws a nice looking combination but Tuilagi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aleksey with a hook.
Aleksey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Tuilagi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tuilagi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aleksey is not content to let Tuilagi control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aleksey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aleksey tries to get out of the position.
Tuilagi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aleksey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tuilagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aleksey keeps working.
Aleksey is trying to get back to his feet.
Tuilagi working the ground and pound.
Aleksey is pushing Tuilagi's head away, looking to escape. Tuilagi manages to hold on to the position though.
Aleksey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tuilagi on the ground.
Tuilagi trying to control the action but Aleksey is working from the bottom.
Tuilagi lands an elbow.
Aleksey wants to get back to his feet but Tuilagi drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Aleksey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tuilagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aleksey is trying to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuilagi lands a big shot there that rocks Aleksey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuilagi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Tuilagi wants to finish this one by submission but Aleksey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tuilagi.
Aleksey really wants to buck Tuilagi off and get back to his feet.
Tuilagi with good strikes from the mount here!
Tuilagi lands with some strikes.
Tuilagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksey is trying to stand.
A nice elbow there by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi controlling from mount.
Tuilagi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tuilagi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tuilagi content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tuilagi lands a big elbow.
Aleksey trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tuilagi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuilagi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aleksey looks a forlorn figure.
Tuilagi dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuilagi with a couple of short strikes.
Aleksey taking shots to the head.
Tuilagi is landing with some decent strikes but Aleksey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Aleksey is rocked!
Tuilagi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Aleksey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuilagi lands a big elbow - Aleksey is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Aleksey is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manu Tuilagi!