PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trey Lawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lawson
vs
Alexandrov

182 cm
30
185 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

192 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawson.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexandrov is able to avoid easily.

Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Lawson takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawson has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandrov keeps control of Lawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lawson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Lawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandrov.

Lawson has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Lawson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov controlling the position.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Lawson throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawson is on top in guard.

Lawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawson throwing strikes from guard but Alexandrov blocks nicely.
Lawson trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Lawson scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawson preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alexandrov tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
Lawson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawson is taking a breather. Alexandrov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov moves into full guard.
Alexandrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position but Lawson postures up.
Alexandrov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Trey Lawson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lawson throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson misses with a body kick.
Lawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawson scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson lands a head kick. Alexandrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lawson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Lawson. No joy for Alexandrov on that attempt.
Alexandrov looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Lawson feints a jab promting Alexandrov to slip. Lawson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexandrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Alexandrov missing with a left hand there. Lawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexandrov has time to react.
Lawson scores with a push kick.
Lawson connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Alexandrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexandrov.
Lawson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alexandrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trey Lawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexandrov loads up on a big right hand but Lawson slips the punch.
Alexandrov slips a jab from Lawson.
Lawson throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it.

Lawson looking to score a takedown here. Alexandrov is defending well but Lawson drives through and ends up in Alexandrov's guard.
Lawson won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.
Lawson works over Alexandrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Lawson controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexandrov has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawson has wrist control.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lawson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawson is pulling down on Alexandrov's head to control his posture.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexandrov won't allow Lawson to sweep him here.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alexandrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trey Lawson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lawson throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexandrov darts in looking for a takedown but Lawson gets double underhooks and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexandrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lawson throws a right hand that Alexandrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandrov also avoids with ease.
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexandrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson, which made it look bad.
Lawson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Trey Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.

Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Alexandrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawson tightens his grip and picks Alexandrov up, before dumping him to the ground. Alexandrov manages to land in guard.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Lawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexandrov has his hands on Lawson's head, controlling the position.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Lawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson is fighting to break Alexandrov's control of his arms but Alexandrov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lawson lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
Trey Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lawson preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Lawson in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alexandrov trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Lawson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alexandrov's guard.
Lawson trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lawson connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson is in close to Alexandrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawson working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Lawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Lawson!
After the fight, Trey Lawson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.