PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jammal Drinkwiskey (ranked 2391 p4p, 296 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 3441 p4p, 390 weight class). Drinkwiskey comes into the arena with Distress - Progress/Regress blaring out of the sound system. Alexey Alexandrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Drinkwiskey
vs
Alexandrov

188 cm
31
188 lbs
15 - 13 - 1

192 cm
31
200 lbs
5 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Evil Empire Nutrition - 151Q $100

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 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jammal Drinkwiskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drinkwiskey manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexandrov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Drinkwiskey feints a jab promting Alexandrov to slip. Drinkwiskey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexandrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Alexey Alexandrov has been cut.
Drinkwiskey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drinkwiskey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alexandrov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Drinkwiskey as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drinkwiskey backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Drinkwiskey breaks from the clinch.
Drinkwiskey lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.

Alexandrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drinkwiskey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexandrov is in Drinkwiskey's guard.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drinkwiskey pulls Alexandrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Alexandrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drinkwiskey working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drinkwiskey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Drinkwiskey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drinkwiskey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Drinkwiskey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexandrov being controlled here momentarily.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov postures up in Drinkwiskey's guard and throws a big left but Drinkwiskey blocks it.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drinkwiskey is on top in guard.

Drinkwiskey preventing the sweep.
Drinkwiskey is fighting to break Alexandrov's control of his arms but Alexandrov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Drinkwiskey tries to pass.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Drinkwiskey controlling him for the moment.
Alexandrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey wants to stand but Alexandrov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drinkwiskey is one step ahead there.
Drinkwiskey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drinkwiskey 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.
Alexandrov looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Alexandrov scores with a punch to the head.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexandrov cracks Drinkwiskey with a good jab.
Drinkwiskey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexandrov counters with a nice body shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Drinkwiskey misses.
Alexandrov throws a shot to the body.
Drinkwiskey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drinkwiskey throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Alexandrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey misses the jab.
Alexandrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandrov moves forwards but Drinkwiskey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drinkwiskey throws a body kick that misses.
And Alexandrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Drinkwiskey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Alexandrov misses.
Drinkwiskey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexandrov's head backwards.
Drinkwiskey connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Jammal Drinkwiskey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
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.

Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drinkwiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Drinkwiskey throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandrov works Drinkwiskey's body with a nice hook.
Alexandrov slips under a jab from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jammal Drinkwiskey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drinkwiskey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Drinkwiskey strikes.
Alexandrov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Drinkwiskey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drinkwiskey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drinkwiskey misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drinkwiskey backs up against the cage.

Alexandrov has Drinkwiskey up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov tries to work over Drinkwiskey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drinkwiskey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drinkwiskey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.

Drinkwiskey breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov looks to land a right hand but Drinkwiskey moved out of range.
Drinkwiskey misses with a straight left.
Drinkwiskey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drinkwiskey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Drinkwiskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drinkwiskey throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.

Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Drinkwiskey in a clinch.
Drinkwiskey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drinkwiskey prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drinkwiskey tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Drinkwiskey's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Jammal Drinkwiskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drinkwiskey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Drinkwiskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drinkwiskey throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jammal Drinkwiskey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drinkwiskey connects with a body shot.
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!
Alexandrov swings for the body but Drinkwiskey moves out of range.
Jab from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws the left hand but Alexandrov avoids the punch easily.
Alexandrov cracks Drinkwiskey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jammal Drinkwiskey is winning the standup battle so far.
Drinkwiskey lands the left hand.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexandrov's head backwards.
Drinkwiskey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexandrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov throws a counter combo.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body kick.

Alexandrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drinkwiskey on his heels. He'll look to pass Drinkwiskey's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.
Alexandrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drinkwiskey trying to strike off his back.
Drinkwiskey looking to control.

Drinkwiskey working for a triangle but Alexandrov defends it easily.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drinkwiskey's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drinkwiskey wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drinkwiskey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drinkwiskey tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drinkwiskey wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Drinkwiskey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drinkwiskey is one step ahead there.
Drinkwiskey stays in close to Alexandrov's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexey Alexandrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Alexandrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Drinkwiskey keeps it at a distance.
Drinkwiskey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Drinkwiskey.
Alexandrov throws a hook but Drinkwiskey blocks it.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Drinkwiskey does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Drinkwiskey misses the target.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Drinkwiskey keeps it at a distance.
Drinkwiskey throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drinkwiskey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexandrov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drinkwiskey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexandrov is out of range.
Drinkwiskey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drinkwiskey misses with a double jab.
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drinkwiskey throws out the jab.
Alexandrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drinkwiskey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Drinkwiskey circles away.
Alexandrov throws out a loose jab but Drinkwiskey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drinkwiskey is looking to counter punch.
Alexandrov drops his hands momentarily and Drinkwiskey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexandrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey sizes up Alexandrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drinkwiskey misses the jab.
Drinkwiskey throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexandrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov lands with a cross.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexandrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexandrov cracks Drinkwiskey with a good jab.

Drinkwiskey is rocked!
Alexandrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drinkwiskey.
Oh Drinkwiskey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drinkwiskey throws an off balance right hand
and Alexandrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drinkwiskey thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Drinkwiskey.
Drinkwiskey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey seems to have got his legs back now.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab when Alexandrov was well out of range.
Drinkwiskey's corner calls for a 1-2. Drinkwiskey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drinkwiskey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexandrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Drinkwiskey misses with a looping left.
Alexandrov lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexandrov as he connects with a hook.

Drinkwiskey tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drinkwiskey misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov just leaning against Drinkwiskey, taking a breather.
Drinkwiskey is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.

Drinkwiskey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drinkwiskey works the jab nicely.
Drinkwiskey throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drinkwiskey throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drinkwiskey.
A lazy left from Drinkwiskey finds it's target.
Drinkwiskey swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexandrov throws a hook but Drinkwiskey avoids it easily.
Alexandrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Drinkwiskey sprawls well. He's pushed Alexandrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jammal Drinkwiskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.
Drinkwiskey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexandrov with the counter takedown but Drinkwiskey avoids it easily.
Drinkwiskey throws a wild body kick that Alexandrov sees coming a mile off.
Alexandrov throws out a counter right but Drinkwiskey avoids it with no problem.
Drinkwiskey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alexandrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Drinkwiskey's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov takes a swing at Drinkwiskey's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov tests Drinkwiskey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drinkwiskey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drinkwiskey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Alexandrov misses.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Alexandrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drinkwiskey misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Alexandrov thuds his right hand into Drinkwiskey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jammal Drinkwiskey.
I think Drinkwiskey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jammal Drinkwiskey!
Jammal Drinkwiskey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.