PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailele Lealofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lealofi has chosen Mata Mata Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Juravlev
vs
Lealofi

182 cm
27
240 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

199 cm
26
255 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sailele Lealofi!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Juravlev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lealofi trying to control but Juravlev is working from the bottom.
Lealofi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juravlev is keeping the position for now.

Lealofi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lealofi wants to pass the guard but Juravlev is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lealofi wants to control from the top but Juravlev keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Juravlev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juravlev tries to get out of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Juravlev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lealofi.
Lealofi shoots in but no luck this time.
Juravlev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juravlev thuds his right hand into Lealofi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juravlev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juravlev wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Juravlev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailele Lealofi.
Lealofi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juravlev sprawls well. Juravlev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lealofi gets slowly back to his feet.

Juravlev lands a big right hand that sends Lealofi crashing to the mat! Juravlev stays standing though and waves Lealofi back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lealofi circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Juravlev. Lealofi falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Juravlev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Juravlev!
Alexey Juravlev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Sailele Lealofi had this to say: 'I will come back stronger.'.