PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 7378 p4p, 472 weight class) and Tony Jaggard (ranked 5427 p4p, 408 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Alexandrov
vs
Jaggard

188 cm
21
205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Jaggard!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov misses with a wild combination.
Jaggard throws out a counter right but Alexandrov avoids it with no problem.
Jaggard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Alexandrov forces Jaggard back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov is working Jaggard over against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Jaggard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaggard blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.

Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Jaggard back into the ropes.

Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Jaggard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alexandrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaggard up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaggard is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jaggard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexandrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alexandrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alexandrov avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaggard can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Jaggard tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Jaggard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaggard's gas tank.
Jaggard is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexandrov.

Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jaggard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jaggard thows a leg kick but Alexandrov checks it
and Alexandrov counters with a nice uppercut.

Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaggard up against the ropes.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jaggard is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jaggard working hard to break the clinch.
Jaggard being controlled against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaggard backwards.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaggard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaggard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaggard's efforts to push away.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jaggard tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaggard can do to turn this around?
Jaggard avoiding damage as Alexandrov throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alexandrov as Jaggard tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexandrov has Jaggard pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaggard is looking to control Alexandrov's arms but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaggard has his back to the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Jaggard pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alexandrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Alexandrov pushes Jaggard back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.

Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Tony Jaggard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Jaggard.
A short right from Alexandrov.
Jaggard working hard to break the clinch.
Jaggard has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
Jaggard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaggard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaggard is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov works on Jaggard's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaggard or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov 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!

Alexandrov lands a jab to Jaggard's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Alexandrov. Beautiful body shot.

Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaggard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaggard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexandrov just leaning against Jaggard, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaggard is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandrov.
Jaggard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jaggard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of Jaggard's head.
Jaggard working hard to break the clinch.
Alexandrov has Jaggard pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov is working Jaggard over against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaggard or not.
A bit of stalling here from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaggard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaggard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexandrov pushes Jaggard back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Tony Jaggard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Jaggard.

Alexandrov breaks the clinch.

Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Alexandrov breaks the clinch.

Alexandrov darts in and clinches Jaggard up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandrov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Alexandrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.