PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nevsky comes to the cage accompanied by Here I go Again by Whitesnake. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nevsky
vs
Best

178 cm
33
217 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

190 cm
28
225 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Red Square Fight Gear

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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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yster Best!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky stuffs the takedown.
Best fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Nevsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Best is looking to improve his position.
Nevsky wants to free his trapped foot but Best is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Best trying to control but Nevsky postures up.
Best on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Best is staying active underneath Nevsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Best wants to improve his position but Nevsky is controlling well.
Nevsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky is trying to control. Best wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nevsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Best defending well though.
Best won't allow Nevsky to pass to mount.
Best wants to control but Nevsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Best actively working from the bottom here.
Nevsky throws a strike but Best avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Best trying to control the position.
Nevsky throws a strike but Best rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nevsky throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Best won't allow Nevsky to sweep him here.
Nevsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nevsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Best slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Best.

Nevsky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Best off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nevsky cracks Best with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Best fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexander Nevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yster Best.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Best.
Best shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nevsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Best tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Best is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nevsky pulls his head out easily.
Nevsky is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Best!
Nevsky avoids the attempt from Best to control.
Nevsky lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nevsky lands a heavy elbow.

Best is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Best is bucking up trying to escape but Nevsky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Best is still in real trouble! Can Nevsky finish him?
Best wants to hold on but Nevsky pushes him away.
Nevsky tries to control but Best wriggling away.
Nevsky is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Best goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Nevsky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Nevsky started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.