PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Alexandrov
vs
Jones

188 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
28
205 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Alexandrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alexandrov gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexandrov.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is trying to ground and pound but Jones uses the momentary lack of control by Alexandrov to regain half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.

Alexandrov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Alexandrov prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexandrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Alexandrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexandrov moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Alexandrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alexandrov punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alexandrov landing strikes from the mount.
Alexandrov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexandrov lands a big elbow.
Alexandrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexandrov is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alexandrov controlling the pace for now.
Jones tries to hold on but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov dominating with strikes here.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov with the ground and pound from mount.

Jones is rocked!
Alexandrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov landing strikes from the mount.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Alexandrov finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jones! More shots from Alexandrov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Alexandrov!
Fedor Alexandrov is the new light heavyweight champion!