PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Unbelivable (ranked 2679 p4p, 3066 weight class) and Alex Alexandrov (ranked 79 p4p, 97 weight class). Alex Alexandrov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Unbelivable
vs
Alexandrov

190 cm
32
263
11 - 17 - 1

188 cm
32
205
23 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Usko Unbelivable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unbelivable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Unbelivable looking to score a takedown here. Alexandrov is defending well but Unbelivable drives through and ends up in Alexandrov's guard.

Alexandrov is working an open guard so Unbelivable takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Unbelivable swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Unbelivable.
Alexandrov is trying to buck Unbelivable off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alexandrov struggling a bit here.

Unbelivable decides to stand back up. Unbelivable steps back and let's Alexandrov get back to his feet.
Unbelivable looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Alexandrov enables Unbelivable to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alexandrov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Unbelivable is proving a slippery customer.
Unbelivable lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Unbelivable controlling him for the moment.

Unbelivable drops back looking for a leg! Alexandrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandrov manages to kick Unbelivable off! Unbelivable jumps back into Alexandrov's guard.

Unbelivable is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alexandrov striking off his back but it's not causing Unbelivable any problems.
Unbelivable content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexandrov looking to control.
Unbelivable not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexandrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unbelivable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Unbelivable stands up from Alexandrov's guard - Unbelivable perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Unbelivable fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alexandrov sprawls well initially but Unbelivable persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Unbelivable is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexandrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unbelivable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain the position but Unbelivable is very close to passing his half guard.
Unbelivable controlling the action here.

Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Unbelivable not doing much here.
Unbelivable has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Unbelivable is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain the position but Unbelivable is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to full guard here but Unbelivable has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alexandrov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Unbelivable dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Unbelivable throws a head kick but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Unbelivable's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Unbelivable duly obliges.
Alexandrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.

Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Unbelivable'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.
Unbelivable goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexandrov prevents it.
Unbelivable tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov smiles and moves away.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unbelivable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Unbelivable tries to counter by clinching up but Alexandrov breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Unbelivable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Unbelivable is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexandrov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Unbelivable avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unbelivable is keeping busy.
Unbelivable is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov stalling.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov landing knees to the body.
Unbelivable drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexandrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Unbelivable pushes him off.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unbelivable, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov is pushing Unbelivable up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alexandrov stalling against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unbelivable tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unbelivable.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unbelivable wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Unbelivable to keep the fight standing.
Alexandrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Unbelivable is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Alexandrov.

Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Unbelivable to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Unbelivable is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Unbelivable won't allow Alexandrov to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alexandrov has his hands on Unbelivable's head, controlling the position.
Alexandrov is wriggling around but Unbelivable manages to pass to half guard.

Unbelivable is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up here but Unbelivable is controlling him well.

Unbelivable is trying to work for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.

Unbelivable seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Unbelivable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexandrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Unbelivable content to control rather than advance.
Alexandrov has hold of Unbelivable's hands but Unbelivable slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unbelivable seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Unbelivable trying to mount his opponent but Alexandrov defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Usko Unbelivable's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Unbelivable.

Alexandrov sneaks out the side door and pushes Unbelivable away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Unbelivable keeps it at a distance.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexandrov but Alexandrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Alexandrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Unbelivable to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Alexandrov has his feet on Unbelivable's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable fails to land with a series of punches.

Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unbelivable, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Unbelivable fails to pull guard.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Unbelivable's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexandrov is pushing Unbelivable up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Unbelivable with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov pushes Unbelivable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unbelivable takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Unbelivable is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unbelivable throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Unbelivable has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alexandrov regains guard immediately.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Unbelivable isn't so interested in that idea.

Alexandrov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Alexandrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unbelivable is keeping busy.
Unbelivable is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Unbelivable is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
Unbelivable prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unbelivable is keeping busy.
Unbelivable trying to stall but Alexandrov improves his position.
Unbelivable jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexandrov walks away with a smile on his face. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Unbelivable.
Unbelivable swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.

Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Unbelivable in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unbelivables head.
Unbelivable misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Unbelivable's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Unbelivable's gas tank.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov scores with a shot to the side of Unbelivable's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexandrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Unbelivable fails to pull guard.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexandrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Usko Unbelivable spoke after the fight, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.