PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conner Mcloed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei THE EXPERIMENT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexei THE EXPERIMENT is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mcloed
vs
THE EXPERIMENT

190 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
282 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conner Mcloed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei THE EXPERIMENT!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcloed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

THE EXPERIMENT drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
THE EXPERIMENT tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mcloed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but THE EXPERIMENT wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
THE EXPERIMENT tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mcloed's legs.
Mcloed striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mcloed is trying to control THE EXPERIMENT's posture but THE EXPERIMENT avoids it.

THE EXPERIMENT tries for a kimura but Mcloed is defending well.
Mcloed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on THE EXPERIMENT's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

THE EXPERIMENT is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcloed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time THE EXPERIMENT.
THE EXPERIMENT looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcloed tries for a takedown but THE EXPERIMENT circles away easily

and THE EXPERIMENT counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcloed won't be happy with that.
Mcloed wants to control but THE EXPERIMENT postures up.

THE EXPERIMENT tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no THE EXPERIMENT has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcloed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on THE EXPERIMENT's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

THE EXPERIMENT is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
THE EXPERIMENT is pressing down on Mcloed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcloed is holding on for now.

THE EXPERIMENT is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
THE EXPERIMENT works his way into full mount!

THE EXPERIMENT jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mcloed manages to avoid the submission attempt.

THE EXPERIMENT is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcloed has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcloed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
THE EXPERIMENT works to advance to full mount. Mcloed defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

THE EXPERIMENT moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mcloed has worked his arm free - good work by Mcloed!
Mcloed tries to bench press THE EXPERIMENT off him but THE EXPERIMENT keeps the position.

THE EXPERIMENT working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Mcloed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

THE EXPERIMENT tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no THE EXPERIMENT has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcloed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked THE EXPERIMENT off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcloed keeps control of the position as THE EXPERIMENT tries to break free.
THE EXPERIMENT looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mcloed.
Mcloed is trying to stick to THE EXPERIMENT's back but THE EXPERIMENT is turning into Mcloed. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mcloed's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by THE EXPERIMENT.
Mcloed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
THE EXPERIMENT works a leg free and moves into half guard.

THE EXPERIMENT seems to be working for a kimura but Mcloed defends the submission attempt.

THE EXPERIMENT is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcloed moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei THE EXPERIMENT dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mcloed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with THE EXPERIMENT but THE EXPERIMENT pushes him off and we're back to square one.
THE EXPERIMENT fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
THE EXPERIMENT misses with a takedown attempt
and THE EXPERIMENT takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcloed tries for a takedown but THE EXPERIMENT circles away easily

and THE EXPERIMENT decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcloed's guard.
THE EXPERIMENT pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcloed is keeping the position for now.

Mcloed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
THE EXPERIMENT trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcloed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
THE EXPERIMENT forces his way into half guard.

THE EXPERIMENT is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
THE EXPERIMENT wants to pass to mount but Mcloed is defending the position.
THE EXPERIMENT passes to full mount!
Mcloed is working to get back to half guard.

THE EXPERIMENT jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mcloed is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mcloed and THE EXPERIMENT has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

THE EXPERIMENT thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
THE EXPERIMENT is breathing heavily.
Mcloed struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcloed is looking to reverse the position.

THE EXPERIMENT working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcloed is trying to control THE EXPERIMENT's posture but THE EXPERIMENT avoids it.

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

THE EXPERIMENT working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcloed tries to control but THE EXPERIMENT manages to take his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THE EXPERIMENT gets his hands free as Mcloed looks to control.

THE EXPERIMENT working for a choke but Mcloed is defending well.

Mcloed won't enjoy being in this position. THE EXPERIMENT looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mcloed is tapping - it's over boys! THE EXPERIMENT picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexei THE EXPERIMENT!