PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragomir Savic (ranked 3882 p4p, 4757 weight class) and Alex Alexandrov (ranked 544 p4p, 602 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Savic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Good Day. This should be fireworks!

Savic
vs
Alexandrov

186 cm
38
172
23 - 14 - 2

188 cm
36
205
28 - 31 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Un-Kaged Nutrition
Advance Sport Supplements

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 23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savic has closed the distance and engaged Alexandrov in a clinch.

Alexandrov jumps guard.
Savic advances to half guard.

Savic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.

Savic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.

Savic is looking for a kimura here.
Alexandrov wants to control but Savic is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savic is working for a kimura but Alexandrov is defending it quite comfortably.

Savic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexandrov missing with punches from the bottom.

Savic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alexandrov wants to control but Savic is keeping busy.

Savic wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep. Savic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savic trying to control the action but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Alexandrov kicks Savic off and gets back to his feet.
Alexandrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Savic. Savic gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexandrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov looks to land a combination but Savic avoids it well.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Alexandrov pushes Savic up against the cage in a clinch.
Savic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Savic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Savic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Savic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Savic avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov gets underhooks to prevent Savic's takedown attempt.
Savic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Savic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Savic wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Savic up against the cage.
Alexandrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savic.
Savic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexandrov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Savic shoots in for a double leg but Alexandrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Savic gets a double leg takedown into Alexandrov's guard.
Alexandrov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Savic dives into side control.

Alexandrov throws Savic to one side and escapes!
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savic.
Alexandrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savic feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Savic.
Savic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov is working Savic over against the cage.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savic blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Savic can't get the takedown.
Savic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexandrov is defending well.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savic tries for a takedown but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks.
Savic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexandrov is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Savic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alexandrov quickly recovers to half guard.

Alexandrov kicks Savic off and gets back to his feet.
Savic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexandrov pinned against the cage. Alexandrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexandrov is fending him off so far but Savic persists. Nope, Alexandrov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Savic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alexandrov!
Savic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexandrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Savic backs off Alexandrov throws a huge counter combo but Savic manages to avoid it all.
Alexandrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Savic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Savic.
Savic is trying to drag Alexandrov to the mat but Alexandrov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexandrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Savic gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexandrov to keep the fight standing.

Alexandrov pulls guard.
Alex Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savic tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Alexandrov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Savic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Savic looking for a takedown.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Savic.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Savic wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Alexandrov trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Savic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alexandrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alexandrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alexandrov!

Alexandrov laying and praying for a moment but Savic takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov trying to control from half guard but Savic is working away.
Alexandrov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Savic controls his leg.
Savic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
Savic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alexandrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic is pressing down on Alexandrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.

Savic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alexandrov uses it to pass to side control.
Savic is letting Alexandrov control him for a moment.

Alexandrov decides to take the fight back to the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Savic has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savic.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Savic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Savic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the cage.

Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Savic is having none of it.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savic.
Alexandrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Savic shoots for a takedown but Alexandrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexandrov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Savic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses.
Savic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Savic can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Savic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Savic fails to land the takedown.

Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Savic tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savic is working for takedown but Alexandrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragomir Savic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.

Alexandrov gets control of Savic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alexandrov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Savic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savic wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Savic is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alexandrov pushes Savic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Savic pushes him off.
Savic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexandrov sprawls and moves away.

Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Savic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Savic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexandrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savic has Alexandrov in his guard.

Savic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexandrov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov is stalling in the full guard.

Alexandrov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Savic can't get the takedown.
Savic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov leaves Savic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dragomir Savic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Alexandrov forces Savic back against the cage and clinches.

Alexandrov pulls guard successfully.
Savic stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Savic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alexandrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Savic stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here.
Savic trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Savic stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Savic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Savic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Savic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexandrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexandrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savic.
Savic is looking for a takedown.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexandrov after a bit of a struggle.
Alexandrov stops a takedown attempt from Savic.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.

Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savic, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Savic prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov prevents the takedown attempt.

Savic has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Savic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Savic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Savic isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.

Savic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexandrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savic has Alexandrov in his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexandrov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.