PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksanteri Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksanteri Karelin has chosen CCCP as his entrance music. Aleksanteri Karelin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Karelin
vs
Karelin

191 cm
31
286 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

191 cm
24
286 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksanteri Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Aleksanteri Karelin coming out on top.
Alexander Karelin looks to clinch

and Aleksanteri Karelin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alexander Karelin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aleksanteri Karelin.
Alexander Karelin is trying to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksanteri Karelin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aleksanteri Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aleksanteri Karelin drops an elbow to the side of Alexander Karelin's head.
Aleksanteri Karelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexander Karelin is trying to stand back up but Aleksanteri Karelin is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleksanteri Karelin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexander Karelin is trying to stand up here but Aleksanteri Karelin is controlling him well.
Alexander Karelin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aleksanteri Karelin.
Alexander Karelin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aleksanteri Karelin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander Karelin is trying to stand.
Alexander Karelin is looking to get back to is feet but Aleksanteri Karelin passes into side control.
Alexander Karelin is breathing heavily.
Aleksanteri Karelin working the head with strikes.
Aleksanteri Karelin scoring with punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Alexander Karelin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aleksanteri Karelin tries to move to mount but Alexander Karelin blocks the move with his legs.
Alexander Karelin tries to escape but Aleksanteri Karelin is in control.
Aleksanteri Karelin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alexander Karelin is avoiding damage well.
Aleksanteri Karelin in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander Karelin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aleksanteri Karelin scores with punches from side control.
Aleksanteri Karelin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexander Karelin some visible discomfort.
Aleksanteri Karelin cracks Alexander Karelin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aleksanteri Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aleksanteri Karelin lands an elbow.
Aleksanteri Karelin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alexander Karelin is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanteri Karelin scoring with punches from side control.
Aleksanteri Karelin wants to control but Alexander Karelin is keeping him busy.
Alexander Karelin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here.
Aleksanteri Karelin lands a few punches from side control.
Alexander Karelin tries to escape but Aleksanteri Karelin is in control.
Aleksanteri Karelin is chipping away with strikes.
Aleksanteri Karelin working the ground and pound.
Aleksanteri Karelin prevents Alexander Karelin from escaping the position.
Aleksanteri Karelin trying to control the action but Alexander Karelin is working from the bottom.
Aleksanteri Karelin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexander Karelin some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanteri Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alexander Karelin to see if he's OK.
Alexander Karelin wants to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Aleksanteri Karelin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aleksanteri Karelin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aleksanteri Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alexander Karelin to see if he's OK.
Aleksanteri Karelin is working Alexander Karelin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Alexander Karelin tries to escape but Aleksanteri Karelin is in control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksanteri Karelin working the ground and pound but Alexander Karelin is defending the strikes.
Alexander Karelin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aleksanteri Karelin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aleksanteri Karelin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alexander Karelin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aleksanteri Karelin is controlling him well.
Aleksanteri Karelin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alexander Karelin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aleksanteri Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Alexander Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanteri Karelin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alexander Karelin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Aleksanteri Karelin working the ground and pound but Alexander Karelin is defending the strikes.
Alexander Karelin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Aleksanteri Karelin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aleksanteri Karelin working the head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Alexander Karelin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aleksanteri Karelin is controlling him well.
Aleksanteri Karelin trying to control the position but Alexander Karelin is working away.
Check out the look on Aleksanteri Karelin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aleksanteri Karelin wants to control but Alexander Karelin is keeping him busy.
Alexander Karelin tries to escape but Aleksanteri Karelin is in control.
Alexander Karelin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksanteri Karelin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alexander Karelin tries to clinch up
and Aleksanteri Karelin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexander Karelin takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Aleksanteri Karelin.
Alexander Karelin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aleksanteri Karelin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Alexander Karelin tries to clinch but Aleksanteri Karelin moves away

and Aleksanteri Karelin counters with a left hand that sends Alexander Karelin to the canvas!

Alexander Karelin is rocked!
Aleksanteri Karelin loads up on a big left hand. Alexander Karelin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Aleksanteri Karelin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Alexander Karelin can't hide his disappointment, as Aleksanteri Karelin celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksanteri Karelin!
Aleksanteri Karelin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.