PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Righty Handy (ranked 1378 p4p, 170 weight class) and Alexey Alexandrov (ranked 1007 p4p, 128 weight class). Biggie Righty Handy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Righty Handy
vs
Alexandrov

202 cm
34
194 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

192 cm
33
200 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Biggie Righty Handy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handy wants to clinch up but Alexandrov keeps it at a distance.
Handy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Handy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexandrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Handy pulls his leg out and moves away.

Handy closes the distance and clinches.
Handy stops a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Handy controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Alexandrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alexandrov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handy takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Alexandrov wants a takedown but no success here.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.

Alexandrov has clasped his hands together around Handy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alexandrov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Handy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Handy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Alexandrov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Handy wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
Check out the look on Alexandrov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alexandrov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Handy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexandrov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Handy's coaches at Vale Tudo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy keeping his opponent close.
Alexandrov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alexandrov tries to score with some ground and pound. Handy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Handy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alexandrov.
The ground and pound from Alexandrov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alexandrov grinds an elbow into Handy's temple.
Alexandrov working the strikes but Handy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Alexandrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexandrov looks to land a strike but Handy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Handy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Handy preventing the sweep.
Handy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Handy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alexandrov is still trying to improve position.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handy pulls Alexandrov in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handy is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
Handy keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov distracts Handy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Handy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov postures up and lands a big shot to Handy's brow.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov works over Handy with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexandrov needs to keep his hands up - Handy had a free shot at his head there.
Handy moves out of range of the strikes.
Handy tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Handy with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov lands a slapping body shot.
Handy throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.

Alexandrov tries to keep at a distance but Handy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Handy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.

Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handy misses with an uppercut.
Handy throws a leg kick but Alexandrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov missing with a left hand there. Handy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Handy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Biggie Righty Handy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handy wants to clinch up but Alexandrov keeps it at a distance.

Handy gets a clinch.
Alexandrov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Handy's ribcage. Handy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Handy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Handy prevents it.
Handy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biggie Righty Handy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Handy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Biggie Righty Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy misses with a punch on the inside.
Handy throws a head punch that misses.
Handy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Handy can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Handy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Handy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handy works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov wants a takedown.
Handy lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Handy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Handy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Handy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handy blocking some punches.
Handy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown attempt but Handy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexandrov thuds his right hand into Handy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handy tries to clinch up.

Handy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Handy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov wants to take the fight to the mat but Handy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexandrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Handy is defending well.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Handy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Handy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Handy is looking for a takedown.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alexandrov tries for a takedown but Handy manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Handy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Handy after a bit of a struggle.
Handy scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Handy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Handy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Alexandrov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handy keeping his opponent close.
Alexandrov tries to score with some ground and pound. Handy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alexey Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexandrov cracks Handy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexandrov in side control, throwing shots but Handy defends.
Handy can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggie Righty Handy 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!

Handy misses with a looping right.
Alexandrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexandrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Handy under the eye.
Handy tries to clinch up but Alexandrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Handy pushes him off.
Alexandrov moves away from the strike by Handy.
Handy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Alexandrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Handy's half guard.
Alexandrov is just content to waste time from the top position. Handy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handy is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Handy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Handy controlling him for the moment.
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov seems keen to control Handy's posture.
Handy stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Handy wants to sweep but no luck.
Handy is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is working Handy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up.
Handy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Handy blocks nicely.
Handy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handy is on top in guard.

Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov postures up in Handy's guard and throws a big left but Handy blocks it.
Handy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov stands up over Handy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexandrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alexandrov throws a strike but Handy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Handy won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexandrov controls Handy momentarily but Handy frees himself.
Handy preventing the sweep.
Handy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexandrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Alexandrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.