PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Alexander has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alexander
vs
Armstrong

178 cm
26
185 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Alexander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Armstrong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.

Alexander tries to sprawl but Armstrong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander won't allow Armstrong to pass to mount.

Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura but Alexander is defending well.
Armstrong controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.

Armstrong seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.
Armstrong wants to free his trapped foot but Alexander is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Armstrong wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexander is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Alexander won't allow it.

Armstrong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong seems to be looking for submissions.
Armstrong is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
Alexander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alexander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Armstrong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alexander haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stands and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alexander tries to improve position but can't.

Armstrong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alexander has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Armstrong but great work by Alexander.
Armstrong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alexander is controlling him well.

Alexander is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexander gets to mount! Armstrong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alexander connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Armstrong is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong gets back to half guard.
Alexander looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alexander throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
Alexander is trying to control the action in half guard but Armstrong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Armstrong 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.

Armstrong has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Alexander escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Alexander!
Alexander trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nathaniel Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armstrong feints the counter takedown.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Alexander sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexander half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alexander dives in for a single leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alexander looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Armstrong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to improve position but can't.
Alexander is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elroys Elite Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Armstrong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexander, who protects the arm well.
Alexander tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.

Armstrong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexander, who protects the arm well.
Alexander is looking to reverse the position.

Armstrong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.

Armstrong swings around for an armbar but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Armstrong's guard.
Alexander pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Alexander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alexander wants to pass to mount but Armstrong is defending the position.
Alexander moves into full mount! Armstrong won't be happy about that!
Armstrong is looking to improve his position but Alexander isn't that keen on the idea.
Alexander looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alexander is landing with some decent strikes but Armstrong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexander has hold of Armstrong's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Armstrong manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Armstrong working to try and regain half guard.
Armstrong wants to hold on but Alexander pushes him away.
Alexander is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Armstrong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alexander landing strikes from the mount and Armstrong is in trouble!
Armstrong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Armstrong keeps trying to improve his position.
Pete Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alexander lands a big shot there that rocks Armstrong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Armstrong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alexander breaks from Armstrong's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alexander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armstrong is looking to escape.
Alexander unloading with bombs!
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Alexander lands a heavy elbow.
Alexander with good strikes from the mount here!
Alexander is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Alexander goes for an armbar but Armstrong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Armstrong.

Armstrong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Alexander dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alexander shoots for a takedown but Armstrong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armstrong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexander momentarily.
Alexander darts in looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets double underhooks and turns Alexander into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Armstrong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.

Armstrong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Armstrong showed some decent athleticism there.

Armstrong seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.

Alexander actively working from the bottom here.

Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.

Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alexander has managed to free his arm - good work.

Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alexander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Armstrong is looking to pass Alexander's guard but actually Alexander recovers to full guard.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now.
Alexander pulls Armstrong in close to his closed guard and prevents Armstrong from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armstrong slips nicely into half guard.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura but Alexander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armstrong to get the leverage.
Armstrong prevents Alexander from improving his position.
Alexander moves into full guard.
Armstrong is pushing down on Alexander's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alexander is fighting to maintain full guard but Armstrong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alexander is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexander wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong prevents Alexander from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alexander tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Armstrong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathaniel Armstrong! Nathaniel Armstrong retains his welterweight title!