PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Meyer
vs
Alexander

195 cm
23
268 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

225 cm
30
300 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alexander scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alexander wants to control but Meyer is keeping him busy.
Meyer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alexander's best efforts.
Alexander throwing shots but Meyer is blocking nicely.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Meyer dodges it nicely.
Meyer gets back to full guard.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Alexander throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Meyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there.
Alexander postures up in Meyer's guard and throws a big left but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer looking to control.
Alexander trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Alexander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Meyer 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Meyer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alexander has picked Meyer up and slammed him! Meyer can't keep hold of the triangle and Alexander manages to pass to side control!
Meyer tries to buck Alexander off but Alexander is having none of it.
Meyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meyer wants to control but Alexander postures up.
Alexander controlling the position.
Alexander landing a few strikes.
Meyer prevents Alexander from improving position.
Meyer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexander wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Alexander goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meyer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alexander but great work by Meyer.
Alexander is looking for a sweep.
Alexander manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is staying active underneath Meyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alexander manages to get to full guard.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Alexander connects with a couple of short punches.
Meyer can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alexander throwing shots but Meyer is blocking nicely.
Alexander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to take a breather but Meyer is having none of it.
Meyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexander throws an elbow that misses. Meyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexander's guard. Nice move by Meyer!

Alexander keeping moving, preventing Meyer from controlling successfully.
Alexander lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meyer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Meyer is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Alexander dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Meyer misses with a straight left.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexander as he avoids it easily.

Alexander rushes Meyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alexander prevents Meyer from breaking the clinch.
Alexander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meyer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Meyer is trying to force a seperation but Alexander has the dominant position.
Alexander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexander prevents Meyer from breaking the clinch.
Meyer wants a takedown.

Alexander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Meyer can't fight it off and eventually Alexander manages to take the fight to the floor. Meyer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer wants to sweep here but Alexander controlling him for the moment.
Meyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexander landing with the ground and pound.

Meyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Meyer blocks nicely.
Alexander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander passes into half guard.
Alexander landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Alexander is working for a submission of some sort.
Alexander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Meyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meyer keeps working.

Alexander is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meyer defends it well.
Alexander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meyer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meyer's head.
Meyer tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
Meyer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Alexander looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Meyer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Alexander defending well as Meyer loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meyer tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meyer to the ground. Meyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Alexander gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexander thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Meyer looking to pass the guard.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyer throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander being controlled here, momentarily.
Meyer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alexander's guard.
We've been hearing that Meyer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is staying active underneath Meyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Meyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexander is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alexander wants to control but Meyer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alexander striking from the bottom.
Alexander has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Meyer moves into full mount! Alexander won't be happy about that!
Meyer tries to control but Alexander wriggling away.
Alexander tries to hold on but Meyer postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Meyer unloads with some shots from mount but Alexander bucks and avoids them well.

Meyer looking to secure an arm triangle but Alexander defends it well.
Meyer tries to control but Alexander wriggling away.

Meyer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alexander manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Meyer misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Alexander is looking to regain half guard here but Meyer keeps moving and retains side control.
Alexander is trying to control Meyer's posture but Meyer avoids it.
Alexander sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alexander is staying active underneath Meyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Alexander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meyer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Paul Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Meyer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alexander keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Meyer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dave Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alexander looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Meyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexander 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Alexander!
A very excited looking Paul Alexander rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Dave Meyer had this to say: 'Fight Hard, Fight Well'.