PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Alexeyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Alexeyev 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!

Buchanan
vs
Alexeyev

183 cm
28
201 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

185 cm
32
202 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry)

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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Buchanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Alexeyev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexeyev misses with a hook. Buchanan ducked under it nicely.
Alexeyev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alexeyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Buchanan is just out of range.
Buchanan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexeyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buchanan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buchanan misses with a low kick.
Alexeyev misses with a body shot.
Alexeyev misses with an uppercut
and Buchanan counters with a good low kick that Alexeyev was not able to check.
Alexeyev throws a series of punches but Buchanan avoids them all with ease.
Andrei Alexeyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexeyev checks the leg kick.
Alexeyev slips a jab and a cross from Buchanan.
Alexeyev misses with a hook.
Buchanan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexeyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan loads up on a big right hand but Alexeyev slips the punch.
Alexeyev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Buchanan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alexeyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexeyev scores with a shot to the body.
Buchanan is looking to slow Alexeyev down with leg kicks.
Alexeyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexeyev connects with a body shot that sends Buchanan's belly button to the back.
Andrei Alexeyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexeyev checks the leg kick.
Alexeyev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buchanan eats them both and turns towards Alexeyev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alexeyev misses with a wild body shot.
Buchanan looks to land a left hand but Alexeyev moved out of range nicely.
Alexeyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Buchanan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buchanan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexeyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexeyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buchanan.
Alexeyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexeyev missing with a left hand there. Buchanan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buchanan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Alexeyev misses its intended target.
Alexeyev misses the shot to the body.
Alexeyev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alexeyev works Buchanan's body with a nice hook.
Alexeyev misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Buchanan throws a lazy right hand but Alexeyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buchanan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexeyev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Alexeyev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexeyev takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Alexeyev does no damage.
A jab from Alexeyev misses.
Alexeyev thuds a left hand into Buchanan's body.
Alexeyev throws a jab when Buchanan was well out of range.
Alexeyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Buchanan throws a shot to the body.
Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexeyev.
Buchanan lands a nice hook to Alexeyev's body. Alexeyev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexeyev throws a looping overhand right but Buchanan ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev loads up on a big right hand but Buchanan slips the punch.
Alexeyev jabs Buchanan right on the nose. Buchanan blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexeyev cracks Buchanan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buchanan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexeyev lands a right hook to the body.
Buchanan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexeyev tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Buchanan gets a takedown into half guard.
Alexeyev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Buchanan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexeyev defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alexeyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexeyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexeyev throws a looping overhand right but Buchanan ducks down to avoid it.

Buchanan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alexeyev gets back to full guard.
Buchanan advances to half guard.
Buchanan prevents Alexeyev from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan trying to control from half guard but Alexeyev is working away.
Buchanan wants to free his trapped foot but Alexeyev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alexeyev is looking to control Buchanan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alexeyev avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan trying to mount his opponent but Alexeyev defends it.
Alexeyev wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy.
Buchanan controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexeyev wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy.
Alexeyev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Buchanan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alexeyev is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexeyev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Buchanan seems to be working for a kimura but Alexeyev defends the submission attempt.
Buchanan wants to free his trapped foot but Alexeyev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alexeyev trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexeyev missing with a left hand there. Buchanan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Alexeyev misses.
Alexeyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexeyev.
Alexeyev moves out of range of the leg kick from Buchanan.
Alexeyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Alexeyev misses.
Buchanan looks to throw the jab but Alexeyev is out of range.
Andrei Alexeyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexeyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexeyev blocks a jab.
Alexeyev avoids the body shot from Buchanan.

Buchanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Buchanan wants to pass to mount but Alexeyev is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Buchanan in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexeyev is looking to improve his position.
Buchanan is looking to take a break and control but Alexeyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buchanan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexeyev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexeyev keeping control of the position.
Alexeyev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buchanan wants to pass the guard but Alexeyev is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Buchanan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alexeyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buchanan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexeyev cracks Buchanan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alexeyev slips under a jab.
Buchanan connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexeyev misses with a few strikes there.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buchanan jabs at Alexeyev's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexeyev misses with an uppercut. Buchanan saw that one coming.
Buchanan looks for a takedown but Alexeyev sprawls well.
Alexeyev takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
Buchanan misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan misses with a low kick.
Buchanan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buchanan with a jab.
Alexeyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buchanan at a distance.
Alexeyev misses with a hook. Buchanan ducked under it nicely.
Alexeyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buchanan doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexeyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buchanan.
Buchanan looks to throw the jab but Alexeyev is out of range.
Alexeyev lands a nice hook to Buchanan's body. Buchanan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexeyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexeyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alexeyev lands a jab to Buchanan's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan throws a low kick, looking for Alexeyev's leg but Alexeyev calmly moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Alexeyev as Buchanan shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexeyev.
Buchanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexeyev.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Alexeyev.
Alexeyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buchanan or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexeyev, which made it look bad.
Buchanan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Alexeyev does no damage.
Alexeyev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buchanan on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan misses the jab.
Buchanan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alexeyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexeyev.
Buchanan shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexeyev tries to sprawl out of it but Buchanan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexeyev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buchanan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexeyev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buchanan.
Alexeyev misses with an uppercut. Buchanan saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Alexeyev.
Alexeyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buchanan counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buchanan.
Buchanan shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexeyev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buchanan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buchanan dives in for a single leg takedown but Alexeyev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexeyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexeyev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alexeyev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buchanan is working for takedown but Alexeyev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.

Alexeyev breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexeyev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Alexeyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexeyev 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Alexeyev!
A very excited looking Andrei Alexeyev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.