PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Meech might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to shear it maybe. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Meech
vs
Alexander

183 cm
28
190 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

178 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meech looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Meech clobbers Alexander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Meech misses.
Patches Meech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander fails to land the takedown.

Alexander dives in and scores a takedown into Meech's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Meech keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Meech is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander sitting in guard here, content to control.

Pete Alexander has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Meech misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Meech, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Meech.
Some wild striking there from Meech.
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meech sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.
Alexander shoots in but Meech avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Good standup being displayed there by Meech as he connects with a hook.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meech.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meech looks to land a combination. Alexander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meech displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meech's waist but Meech gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
Patches Meech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Meech finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meech leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Meech does no damage.
Meech throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Meech tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meech manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meech throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meech tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meech feints a jab promting Alexander to slip. Meech then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexander slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Alexander closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Meech quickly recovers to half guard.
Meech on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meech tries to get out of the position.
Alexander is looking to stall here but Meech recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Meech keeps moving.
Meech preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meech keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pete Alexander hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meech defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pete Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Meech throws a one two combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meech.
Alexander goes for a double leg but Meech avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meech continues to drive forward.
Meech is pressed up against the cage. Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meech down to the mat. Meech avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meech.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meech as he avoids it easily.
Meech lands a jab-cross combination.
Meech swinging wildly here.

Alexander shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Alexander is working for a kimura but Meech is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Meech defending well.
Alexander is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Meech keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Meech defending well.
Meech is staying active underneath Alexander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alexander trying to control the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pete Alexander wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Meech sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Meech, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. Meech sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
Meech throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meech throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.

Alexander closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meech to the mat! Meech manages to get full guard.
Alexander pushing down on Meech's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Alexander is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexander performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to pass to mount but Meech is defending the position.
Alexander is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meech is in trouble now - Alexander has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Alexander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patches Meech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
Meech throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Meech shows good takedown defense.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meech throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meech misses with the combination.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meech as he jumps to the side.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Meech throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.
Meech scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Meech, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Meech against the cage but Meech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meech sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.
Meech lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alexander backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Meech. No joy for Alexander on that attempt.
Meech stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meech wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meech defends well and Alexander ends up having to push Meech into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meech wants to break free but Alexander has control.
Alexander can't get the takedown.
Alexander wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meech pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexander can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Meech's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Meech can't fight it off and eventually Alexander manages to take the fight to the floor. Meech looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meech wants to stand up but Alexander is controlling him.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Meech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 won't allow Meech to get back to his feet.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Meech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pete Alexander hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
Donk. Meech catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
Meech jabs at Alexander's body.
Meech lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meech.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Meech does no damage.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Meech manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meech looks to land a combination. Alexander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meech looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Meech scores with a decent looking hook.
Alexander dives in and grabs Meech's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meech pushes down on Alexander's head and hops out.
Meech throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pete Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meech throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Meech sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meech looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Meech looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patches Meech is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meech pinned against the cage. Meech gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meech tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Alexander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Meech tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexander is in Meech's guard.
Patches Meech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patches Meech showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexander has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pete Alexander!