PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Alexandrov
vs
Mooney

200 cm
25
273 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

200 cm
20
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Mooney!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov fails with the takedown
and Mooney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mooney swings widly with a right hand

and Alexandrov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mooney's guard now.

Alexandrov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mooney dives on top into guard.
Alexandrov controlling the position.
Mooney tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.

Mooney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but Mooney shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov shoots in and drives through. Mooney sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alexandrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Alexandrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mooney, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alexandrov tries for a kimura but Mooney is defending well.
Mooney is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alexandrov is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but Mooney is working away.

Alexandrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mooney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Alexandrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mooney has escaped the position, nice work there.

Alexandrov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mooney, who protects the arm well.
Alexandrov is looking to take a break and control but Mooney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooney tries to bench press Alexandrov off him but Alexandrov keeps the position.
Mooney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexandrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Alexandrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mooney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexandrov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexandrov wants to control but Mooney is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is really struggling to control Mooney but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alexandrov swings around for an armbar but Mooney sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alexandrov's guard.
Alexandrov trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Alexandrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alexandrov slips a jab from Mooney.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Mooney is avoiding it.
Mooney scores with the left hand. Alexandrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Mooney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Anton Alexandrov has been cut.
Mooney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexandrov shoots in and drives through. Mooney sprawls well.
Mooney catches Alexandrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov ducks right into an uppercut from Mooney.
Alexandrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Mooney gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mooney pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mooney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mooney misses with a hook

and Alexandrov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mooney is keeping the position for now.

Mooney wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexandrov avoids a kick to the body.
Anton Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Mooney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexandrov has Mooney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mooney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Mooney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Mooney misses.
Alexandrov takes one to the chin there.
Mooney leaves Alexandrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anton Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mooney pinned against the cage. Mooney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexandrov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mooney pinned against the cage. Mooney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mooney misses with an uppercut.
Mooney connects with a looping right hand.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Mooney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mooney lands with a hook. Alexandrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexandrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mooney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexandrov scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooney wants to clinch.
Mooney stuffs the takedown.
Mooney stalks Alexandrov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alexandrov's face. Alexandrov staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mooney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mooney slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Mooney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov tries to move into range but Mooney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Anton Alexandrov's cut is getting worse.
Mooney lands with a nice combination. Alexandrov backs away looking to recover.
Alexandrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mooney avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Mooney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Alexandrov's cut.
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!

Alexandrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexandrov fails to land the takedown.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but Mooney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but Mooney shows good takedown defense.
Alexandrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mooney avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Mooney.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Mooney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexandrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Mooney.
Mooney misses with a two punch combination.
Mooney throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Mooney circles away easily
and Alexandrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Anton Alexandrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Mooney moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mooney'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 drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mooney pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooney throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mooney defends it nicely.
Mooney moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mooney throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Mooney stuffs the takedown.
Paul Mooney seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Mooney closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandrov wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov can't get the takedown.
Alexandrov wants a takedown.

Mooney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mooney might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alexandrov shoots in but Mooney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexandrov ducks right into an uppercut from Mooney.

Jeez, Anton Alexandrov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mooney is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown but Mooney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mooney tries to score with a low kick but Alexandrov moves his leg out of the way.
Paul Mooney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooney cracks Alexandrov with a good jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anton Alexandrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Mooney!