PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nazz Lee (ranked 1611 p4p, 214 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 1608 p4p, 212 weight class). Alexey Alexandrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lee
vs
Alexandrov

185 cm
29
187 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

192 cm
38
200 lbs
14 - 19 - 0

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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nazz Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexandrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandrov misses with a straight right.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lee throws a hook but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Alexandrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lee tries to sprawl but Alexandrov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexandrov connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexandrov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.

Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov controlling Lee's posture.
Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lee taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Alexandrov is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Lee trying to hold on to Alexandrov's head to control him but Alexandrov postures up.
Lee tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov preventing the sweep.

Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.

Lee is rocked!
Alexandrov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lee's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
Our winner, Alexey Alexandrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.