PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Luka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Alexandrov
vs
Luka

185 cm
18
217 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Luka!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luka tries to clinch up.
Luka tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Alexandrov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Luka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Luka is looking to escape.
Alexandrov controlling the action here.
Luka tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luka tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexandrov circles away from the clinch attempt

so Alexandrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Luka looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
Alexandrov won't allow Luka to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Luka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luka working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Luka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Don Luka.
Luka moves to clinch but Alexandrov breaks away

and Alexandrov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexandrov won't allow Luka to sweep him here.
Alexandrov controlling from the top position.
Luka is trying to hold Alexandrov in close to prevent damage but Alexandrov has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luka wants to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Luka tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Alexandrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Luka tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Alexandrov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Luka has eaten all the pies!
Alexandrov is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luka trying to control here.
Alexandrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Luka is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luka wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Luka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Luka wants to clinch

and Alexandrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
Luka 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.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luka is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Luka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alexandrov has picked Luka up and slammed him! Luka can't keep hold of the triangle and Alexandrov manages to pass to side control!
Luka wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
Luka is trying to work for a sweep but Alexandrov has mounted him!
Luka wants to hold on but Alexandrov pushes him away.
Alexandrov controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov avoids the attempt from Luka to control.
Alexandrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexandrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luka but Luka pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luka tries to clinch up

and Alexandrov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Luka!
Luka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luka tries to lock up and control but Alexandrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alexandrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Luka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Alexandrov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Luka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexandrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luka tries to clinch

and Alexandrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luka wants to sweep here but Alexandrov controlling him for the moment.
Luka wants to get back to his feet but Alexandrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov stays in close to Luka's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Luka trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Don Luka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Alexandrov scores a takedown into full mount!
Luka is trying to escape the mount.
Alexandrov looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexandrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Luka is desperately trying to improve his position but Alexandrov has a good base and remains in mount.
Luka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luka wants to hold on but Alexandrov pushes him away.
Alexandrov controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Luka is looking to get to half guard.
Alexandrov content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Luka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexandrov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Alexandrov!