PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Alexander (ranked 4493 p4p, 5002 weight class) and Ikhmail Transnitritov (ranked 469 p4p, 487 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alexander
vs
Transnitritov

178 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
160
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bishop Alexander!
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, Ikhmail Transnitritov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander with a hook.
Alexander scores with a hook.
Alexander scores with a jab.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander cracks Transnitritov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Transnitritov shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Transnitritov has his takedown stuffed
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Transnitritov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Alexander.
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!
Alexander jabs Transnitritov to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Transnitritov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Transnitritov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander just leaning against Transnitritov, taking a breather.
Transnitritov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Alexander.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Transnitritov is defended easily by Alexander.
Bishop Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikhmail Transnitritov.
Alexander cracks Transnitritov with an open hand slap.
Transnitritov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Transnitritov with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Transnitritov takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Transnitritov shoots in but Alexander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Transnitritov looks winded!
Alexander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Transnitritov at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a series of punches but Transnitritov avoids them all with ease.
Alexander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Transnitritov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Alexander feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Transnitritov sprawling to the canvas! Transnitritov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alexander finish him?!

Transnitritov is rocked!
Transnitritov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Alexander swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bishop Alexander!