PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandrov comes into the arena with Pelageya & Darya Moroz-Oy, da ne vecher (russian folk music) blaring out of the sound system. 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
Conteh

188 cm
29
220 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

183 cm
26
208 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Alexandrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conteh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Conteh.
Alexandrov throws a hook but Conteh blocks it.
Alexandrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Conteh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Conteh closes the distance and pushes Alexandrov back into the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Conteh.

Conteh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alexandrov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Conteh to the mat. Conteh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Conteh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conteh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conteh wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Conteh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Conteh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alexandrov's guard.
Conteh is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexandrov has a closed guard, preventing Conteh from standing up.

Alexandrov looking for a guillotine here but Conteh defends easily.
Alexandrov has a closed guard, preventing Conteh from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh wants to stand and escape but instead Alexandrov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Alexandrov trying to control but Conteh is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Conteh's brow.
Alexandrov passes into half guard.
Conteh pushes Alexandrov off looking to stand but Alexandrov dives back in and keeps control.
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 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conteh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conteh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conteh is trying to stand back up but Alexandrov is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Alexandrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alexandrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Conteh to the ground. Alexandrov is now in Conteh's guard.
Alexandrov wants to pass the guard but Conteh is keeping the position.
Conteh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Conteh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Conteh is looking to stand up but Alexandrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Conteh keeping full guard, as Alexandrov tries to pass.
Alexandrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Alexandrov crashes against the mat.
Conteh wants to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Alexandrov crashes against the mat.
Conteh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alexandrov landing a few strikes.
Conteh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alexandrov is controlling him well.
Conteh is not content to let Alexandrov control the position.
Conteh is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alexandrov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conteh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Conteh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alexandrov wants to control but Conteh is keeping him busy.
Conteh defending against the ground and pound.
Alexandrov is trying to ground and pound but Conteh uses the momentary lack of control by Alexandrov to regain half guard.
Alexandrov stops Conteh from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov working the head and body with strikes.
Conteh tries to kick Alexandrov off but Alexandrov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alexandrov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conteh is looking to escape.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexandrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Conteh wants to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov wants to control but Conteh is keeping him busy.
Alexandrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conteh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexandrov thows a huge punch but Conteh dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alexandrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexandrov prevents Conteh from standing back up.
Alexandrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexandrov wants to control but Conteh is keeping him busy.
Alexandrov winds up and cracks Conteh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conteh is trying to stand back up but Alexandrov is controlling him
Conteh is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Alexandrov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Conteh gets caught napping as Alexandrov dives in and scores a takedown. Conteh manages to retain guard.
Alexandrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alexandrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Conteh blocks nicely.
Alexandrov trying to control but Conteh is working from the bottom.
Conteh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov prevents Conteh from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Conteh has wrist control.
Alexandrov won't allow Conteh to get back to his feet.
Conteh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov trying to move into half guard but instead Conteh has managed to sweep!

Alexandrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexandrov has Conteh pulled in close to control his posture.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position but Conteh postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is working hard here to advance position.
Fedor Alexandrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alexandrov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conteh pinned against the cage. Conteh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh misses with a straight right.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conteh can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov lands the left hand.
John Conteh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexandrov misses the shot to the body.
Conteh moves forwards but Alexandrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Conteh throws a poor cross that misses

and Alexandrov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Conteh's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conteh keeping full guard, as Alexandrov tries to pass.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov is working Conteh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexandrov looking to sit in guard and control but Conteh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conteh is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Alexandrov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexandrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conteh circles away.
Conteh loads up on a big right hand but Alexandrov slips the punch.
Fedor Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Conteh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexandrov trying to control but Conteh is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Conteh's brow.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Conteh wants to stand and escape but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Conteh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conteh is looking to stand back up but Alexandrov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Conteh.
Alexandrov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alexandrov passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov raining down shots from the mount!
Alexandrov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Conteh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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 dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Conteh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alexandrov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alexandrov lands with some strikes.
Conteh is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alexandrov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Conteh?

Conteh is rocked!
Alexandrov connects with a bit shot that sees Conteh covering up! More strikes from Alexandrov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alexandrov is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Alexandrov!
Fedor Alexandrov retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Fedor Alexandrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.