PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glorious Tyrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexius comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alexius
vs
Tyrone

178 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

197 cm
20
177 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

KAISER
Sun-Tzu

Bullet Proof System
Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Glorious Tyrone!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyrone.
Tyrone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexius. That's going to slow Tyrone down.
Alexius lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone catches Alexius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyrone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexius or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyrone, which made it look bad.
And Tyrone tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexius pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyrone misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alexius feints and as Tyrone raises his hands in defense, Alexius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Alexius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyrone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexius has managed to get both his arms back between Tyrone's legs - danger averted.
Alexius is in close to Tyrone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexius is working Tyrone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alexius wants to pass the guard but Tyrone is keeping the position.
Alexius wants to control from the top but Tyrone keeps moving.

Tyrone looking for a guillotine here but Alexius defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Alexius's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alexius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrone is keeping the position for now.
Alexius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alexius trying to control but Tyrone is working from the bottom.

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.

Tyrone is looking for a triangle but Alexius pushes his legs off easily.
Tyrone wants to sweep here but Alexius controlling him for the moment.
Alexius lands a couple of digs.
Alexius landing some decent shots from guard.

Tyrone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexius with a nice head shot there.
Alexius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyrone keeping full guard, as Alexius tries to pass.

Tyrone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyrone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyrone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Tyrone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexius wants to control from the top but Tyrone keeps moving.
Alexius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alexius lands a couple of digs.
Alexius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyrone's head.
Alexius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Tyrone working for a triangle but Alexius defends it easily.
Alexius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyrone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexius defends it easily.
Alexius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alexius trying to control but Tyrone is working from the bottom.

Tyrone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius dominated that round.
That's time! Alexius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tyrone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexius.
Alexius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyrone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexius.
Alexius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexius has a takedown stuffed.
Alexius shoots in for a takedown but Tyrone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone's shoulder, as Tyrone tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone throws a hook but Alexius avoids it easily.
Alexius lands a jab to the head.
Alexius shoots in for a double leg but Tyrone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexius tries to counter with a takedown but Tyrone is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Tyrone.
The crowd cheers as Tyrone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexius doesn't seem phased though.
Tyrone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Tyrone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alexius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyrone wants to control from the top but Alexius keeps moving.
Alexius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyrone is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexius keeping moving, preventing Tyrone from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius trying to strike off his back.

Tyrone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alexius is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tyrone, into his guard.

Tyrone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexius stays in close to Tyrone's body and controls the position.
Alexius distracts Tyrone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Alexius with a nice head shot there.

Tyrone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexius defends well.
Alexius trying to control but Tyrone is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tyrone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Tyrone has his foot on Alexius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexius works his way back into a safe position though.

Tyrone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexius is aware though and is defending well.
Alexius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tyrone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyrone is breathing heavily.
Alexius postures up and lands a big shot to Tyrone's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexius trying to control but Tyrone is working from the bottom.
Tyrone has momentary wrist control but Alexius slips an elbow through the middle.

Tyrone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexius scoring with punches to the head and body.

Tyrone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexius scoring with some ground and pound.

Tyrone is rocked!
Alexius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyrone is still in real trouble! Can Alexius finish him?
Alexius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alexius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Tyrone is looking for a triangle but Alexius pushes his legs off easily.
Alexius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bessarion Alexius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Alexius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyrone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tyrone seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexius shoots in for a takedown but Tyrone shows good takedown defense.
Tyrone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexius shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyrone sprawls well. He's pushed Alexius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyrone feints the counter takedown.

Alexius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyrone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alexius's best efforts.
Alexius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tyrone is looking for a sweep. Alexius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tyrone actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius drops an elbow to the side of Tyrone's head.
Alexius working Tyrone over with strikes.
Tyrone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tyrone.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyrone looking for a guillotine here but Alexius defends easily.
Alexius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Alexius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyrone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexius has managed to get both his arms back between Tyrone's legs - danger averted.
Alexius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrone is keeping the position for now.
Alexius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alexius landing with the ground and pound.
Alexius postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tyrone covers up, he's hurt! Alexius keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Alexius and the ref steps in to end the fight! Alexius can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bessarion Alexius!
Bessarion Alexius looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yea. This is more like it.'.