PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chrystov Aleksey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army has chosen Tiger Army - Incorporeal as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Aleksey
vs
Army

170 cm
27
187 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

183 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Fast

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chrystov Aleksey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Army!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Army backs up against the cage.

It looks like Tiger Army has been cut.
Army shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aleksey sprawls well. Aleksey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Army gets slowly back to his feet.
Aleksey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Army swings for the body but Aleksey moves out of range.
We've been informed that Army has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Army takes a swing at Aleksey's ribcage but misses.
Army throws a head kick that half lands.
Aleksey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army scoring well with a low kick there.
Army with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aleksey to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksey connects with a nice looking jab.
Aleksey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Army circles away.
Aleksey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Army lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aleksey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aleksey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aleksey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Army is fending him off so far but Aleksey persists. Nope, Army circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksey shoots in for a takedown but Army shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrystov Aleksey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleksey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksey loads up on a big right hand but Army slips the punch.
Army misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aleksey.
Aleksey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Army in his tracks.
Army is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aleksey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleksey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aleksey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Army as he avoids it easily.
Aleksey misses with an uppercut.
Aleksey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Army. Army obviously looking to wear him down.

Aleksey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Army's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Army is looking for a sweep.
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!
Aleksey tries to score with some ground and pound. Army controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aleksey working the ground and pound.
Army is trying to improve his position.
Aleksey 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Army manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Army has his foot on Aleksey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aleksey works his way back into a safe position though.
Aleksey landing some decent shots from guard.
Army is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aleksey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Army is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Aleksey rolls with it to try and escape but Army cranks on the arm and Aleksey is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiger Army!
A relieved looking Tiger Army thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.