PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LJ Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander has chosen Cult of Personality - Living Colour as his entrance music. Jacob Alexander is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Warner
vs
Alexander

190 cm
29
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
31
216 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, LJ Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like LJ Warner has been cut.
Warner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Warner slips under a jab from Alexander.
Warner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacob Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Warner is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Alexander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Warner slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander misses with the combination.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Warner.
Alexander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexander throws a nice looking combination but Warner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warner misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warner looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
Warner misses with a two punch combination.
Warner moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alexander.
LJ Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Alexander.
Warner scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Jacob Alexander has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Warner does no damage.
No joy there for Warner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander fails to land the takedown.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Warner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alexander.
Nice shot by Alexander.

Warner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alexander to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Warner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warner's head.
Warner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexander working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warner's head.

Alexander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexander has managed to get both his arms back between Warner's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexander lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Warner working for a triangle but Alexander defends it easily.
Alexander scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warner defending well though.
Alexander wants to pass to mount but Warner is defending the position.
Alexander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warner defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander slips a nice elbow through Warner's hands, connecting with Warner's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Warner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
Alexander throwing shots but Warner is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander wants to take a breather but Warner is having none of it.
Warner regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alexander.
Alexander chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Alexander dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alexander shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.
Alexander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Warner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warner's head.
Alexander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander postures up and lands a big shot to Warner's brow.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander pushes down on Warner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Warner's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warner keeps working.
Warner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexander scores with a couple of nice shots.
Warner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexander scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alexander working the head and body with strikes.
Warner taking some punishment here, with Alexander in his half guard.
Alexander scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander throwing shots but Warner is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warner's head.
Warner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.
Alexander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Warner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Warner's temple.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Warner dodges it nicely.
Alexander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Alexander there.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warner taking some punishment here, with Alexander in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warner regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alexander.
Alexander works over Warner with some ground and pound from guard.

Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander landing with the ground and pound.
Alexander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Alexander lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alexander throws a good cross that connects.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Warner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Warner tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LJ Warner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Warner sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexander misses with a double jab.

Alexander fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Warner to the ground. Alexander is now in Warner's guard.
Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander.

Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner has momentary wrist control but Alexander slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Warner blocks nicely.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexander throws an elbow that misses. Warner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alexander's guard. Nice move by Warner!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexander can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Warner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Warner won't allow Alexander to get back to his feet.
Warner works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Warner is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
Alexander is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Warner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Warner's back!
Warner takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jacob Alexander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can Warner hold on?! Alexander is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Alexander landing with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander scores with punches and elbows.
Warner takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Alexander misses with an elbow to the head.
Alexander punches Warner on the ear.
Can Warner hold on?! Alexander is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Alexander lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Warner is rocked!

LJ Warner's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A helpless look comes across Warner 's face. He knows he's trapped as Alexander lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Alexander!