PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Kombarow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Alenichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kombarow
vs
Alenichev

181 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Kombarow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Alenichev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alenichev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikhail Alenichev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kombarow.
Kombarow fails to land with a series of punches.
Kombarow dives in and grabs Alenichev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alenichev pushes down on Kombarow's head and hops out.
Kombarow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Kombarow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alenichev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alenichev shoots in but Kombarow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alenichev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kombarow's waist but Kombarow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alenichev off to one side.
Kombarow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alenichev avoids it really well and circles away.
Kombarow keeps the fight on the outside.
Kombarow shoots in looking for a takedown but Alenichev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kombarow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kombarow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alenichev tries to avoid it but Kombarow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alenichev to the ground. Alenichev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alenichev is looking to clinch but Kombarow is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenichev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kombarow defends it nicely.
Kombarow stuffs the takedown attempt from Alenichev. Alenichev gets slowly back to his feet.
Kombarow leaves Alenichev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alenichev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kombarow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alenichev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kombarow circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kombarow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alenichev's guard now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alenichev is looking to stand up but Kombarow isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alenichev manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kombarow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alenichev has a takedown stuffed.
Alenichev looks gassed!
Kombarow dives in and grabs Alenichev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alenichev pushes down on Kombarow's head and hops out.
Alenichev fails with a takedown attempt.
Alenichev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kombarow.
Alenichev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kombarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alenichev defends it nicely.
A combination from Alenichev does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kombarow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kombarow is trying to control the action in half guard but Alenichev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alenichev is trying to stand up here but Kombarow is controlling him well.

Alenichev has one foot on Kombarow's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alenichev shoots in looking for a takedown but Kombarow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alenichev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kombarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alenichev defends it nicely.
Alenichev throws a head kick that misses.
Kombarow shoots in for a takedown but Alenichev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kombarow shoots in for a takedown but Alenichev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kombarow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alenichev lands with an uppercut that bounces Kombarow off the cage and back into range.
Alenichev tries to land a leg kick but Kombarow saw it coming and moves away.
Kombarow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kombarow shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alenichev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alenichev moves in looking to clinch but Kombarow pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kombarow is defended easily by Alenichev.
Alenichev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alenichev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kombarow fails with a takedown attempt.
Alenichev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Alenichev will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Alenichev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kombarow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kombarow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alenichev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alenichev tries for a takedown but Kombarow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kombarow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kombarow swats away the attempt to clinch by Alenichev.
Alenichev fails to land the takedown.
Alenichev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alenichev moves to clinch but Kombarow breaks away

and Kombarow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kombarow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kombarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Alenichev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alenichev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alenichev is breathing heavily.
Kombarow wants to control from the top but Alenichev keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Aleksandr Kombarow just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Kombarow with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Kombarow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kombarow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alenichev shoots for a takedown but Kombarow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alenichev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kombarow counters with a takedown into side control.
Kombarow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alenichev to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alenichev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kombarow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kombarow is staying tight to Alenichev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kombarow trying to control the action but Alenichev is working from the bottom.
Alenichev is trying to buck Kombarow off.
Kombarow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alenichev keeps working.
Alenichev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alenichev is pushing Kombarow's head away, looking to escape. Kombarow manages to hold on to the position though.
Alenichev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kombarow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alenichev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kombarow connects with a decent elbow.
Kombarow landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kombarow scoring with punches and elbows.
Kombarow wants to control but Alenichev is keeping him busy.
Aleksandr Kombarow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kombarow scores with punches from side control.
Alenichev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alenichev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kombarow landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kombarow wants to control but Alenichev is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kombarow is really struggling to control Alenichev but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Kombarow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alenichev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kombarow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kombarow trying to control the position but Alenichev is working away.
Kombarow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alenichev to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kombarow trying to control the position but Alenichev is working away.
Alenichev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kombarow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Kombarow dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kombarow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alenichev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alenichev wants to clinch.
Alenichev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kombarow avoids it really well and circles away.
Kombarow leaves Alenichev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kombarow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alenichev was covering up waiting for the punch and Kombarow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kombarow 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.
Kombarow trying to control but Alenichev is working from the bottom.
Alenichev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alenichev wants to get back to his feet but Kombarow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenichev keeping moving, preventing Kombarow from controlling successfully.
Kombarow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alenichev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aleksandr Kombarow.
Alenichev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aleksandr Kombarow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Alenichev.
Alenichev shoots in but no luck this time.

Kombarow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kombarow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kombarow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kombarow scoring with strikes but Alenichev is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alenichev taking shots to the head.
Kombarow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alenichev hang on?
Kombarow wants to control the pace but Alenichev is squirming around nicely.
Alenichev tries to buck Kombarow off but he can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kombarow breaks from Alenichev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kombarow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Kombarow looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kombarow with shots to the head and body - Alenichev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alenichev is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kombarow with good strikes from the mount here!
Alenichev really wants to buck Kombarow off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kombarow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kombarow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kombarow wants to control the pace but Alenichev is squirming around nicely.
Kombarow content just to control the position here.
Kombarow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alenichev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kombarow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kombarow raining down hammerfists from mount.

Alenichev is rocked!
Kombarow raining down shots from the mount!
Alenichev is still in real trouble! Can Kombarow finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alenichev tries to buck Kombarow off but he can't manage it.
Kombarow unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Alenichev wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kombarow celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Kombarow!