PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Templar (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. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Alexandrov
vs
Templar

188 cm
30
220 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

191 cm
27
209 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 7 - 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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Templar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templar connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
Templar takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Templar checks a leg kick nicely.
Templar lands with a shot to the body.
Alexandrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alexandrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Templar at a distance.
Fedor Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templar misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov throws a nice looking combination but Templar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandrov misses with a low kick as Templar jumps back.

Templar gets caught flat footed, as Alexandrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Templar is on top in guard.
Templar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Templar is one step ahead there.
Templar wants to pass the guard but Alexandrov is keeping the position.
Templar is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexandrov has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Templar is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexandrov has wrist control.
Templar throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov is adopting a defensive guard.

Alexandrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Templar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Templar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alexandrov trying to control but Templar is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Templar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Templar defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Templar throws a big right hand that misses.
Templar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Templar throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fedor Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Templar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexandrov.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexandrov as he connects with a hook.

Alexandrov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Templar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Templar wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexandrov is doing well to control the position and prevent Templar from advancing to side control.
Templar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandrov keeps working.
Templar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Templar trying to mount his opponent but Alexandrov defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alexandrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Templar throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov is controlling Templar's posture.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position but Templar postures up.
Templar throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Templar digs a good hook to Alexandrov's body.
Donk. Templar catches Alexandrov right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexandrov misses the target.
Templar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexandrov tries to avoid it but Templar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexandrov to the ground. Alexandrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexandrov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Templar counters with a shoot takedown. Alexandrov fights it but they end up in guard.
Alexandrov is adopting a defensive guard.
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!
Templar stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Templar is controlling him.
Templar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Templar pushes down on Alexandrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Templar throwing shots but Alexandrov is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Templar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexandrov trying to control here.
Templar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexandrov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Templar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Alexandrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Templar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexandrov.
Templar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Alexandrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Templar on his heels. He'll look to pass Templar's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alexandrov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Templar gets full guard.
Templar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Templar is trying to keep Alexandrov in close.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexandrov distracts Templar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Templar wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov advances position into side control!
Templar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alexandrov's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Templar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Templar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexandrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Templar keeps working.
Alexandrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Templar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar gets full guard.
Templar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Templar blocks nicely.
Templar pulls Alexandrov in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexandrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fedor Alexandrov!
Fedor Alexandrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.