PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexius's entrance music is A Country Boy Can Survive. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Alexius
vs
Hardy

178 cm
27
180 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

195 cm
29
187 lbs
24 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Aspire Clothing

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Alexius backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Alexius manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Alexius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexius staying out of range there.
Alexius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexius lands with a good body shot.
Alexius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexius's head backwards.
Alexius misses with a low kick.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Alexius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexius.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a body punch but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexius with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Alexius throws a body kick that misses.
Alexius throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardy digs a good hook to Alexius's body.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Alexius misses the target.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alexius looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexius has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexius misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexius looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a good cross that connects.
Hardy digs a good hook to Alexius's body.
Alexius misses the jab.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexius throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Alexius is out of range.
Hardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Alexius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardy won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexius trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Alexius working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alexius trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Alexius wants to control for a moment but Hardy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Alexius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardy is looking to escape.
Alexius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Alexius is controlling him
Hardy has hold of Alexius's hands but Alexius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alexius misses with a head kick.
Alexius goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Alexius on that attempt.
Hardy unleashes a big counter combination but Alexius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hardy lands a jab.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy tries to bum rush Alexius with a series of wild strikes but Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Alexius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardy blocks the body kick.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Alexius moved out of range.
Alexius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Alexius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hardy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Alexius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexius.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Alexius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brian Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Hardy both land. Nice combination.
Hardy moves out of range as Alexius strikes.
Alexius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexius.
Alexius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexius.
Alexius throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexius.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.

Alexius shoots in and bounces Hardy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy wants to stand up but Alexius is controlling him.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Alexius is having none of it.
Hardy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Hardy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alexius off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A jab from Hardy misses.
A left lands for Hardy.
Alexius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Alexius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.

Alexius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bessarion Alexius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Alexius seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexius is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexius scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to escape but Alexius is in control.
An elbow from Alexius crashes against the mat.
Alexius lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hardy taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexius in side control, throwing shots but Hardy defends.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hardy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hardy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexius.
Alexius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet.
Alexius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexius.
Alexius trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hardy dips to his left and cracks Alexius with an uppercut!
Hardy throws a series of punches but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardy digs a good hook to Alexius's body.
Hardy tries to bum rush Alexius with a series of wild strikes but Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexius shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexius misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexius should have avoided that one.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexius under the eye.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexius.
Alexius feinted with a counter takedown.
Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Alexius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexius.
Alexius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexius throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Alexius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Hardy misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alexius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy sizes up Alexius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Alexius shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alexius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexius swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Alexius cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alexius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexius scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Alexius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexius throws a chopping leg kick but Hardy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alexius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Alexius throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexius defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Alexius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Hardy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alexius keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Alexius has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hardy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Hardy manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Alexius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand

and Alexius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hardy has one foot on Alexius's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bessarion Alexius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
In defeat, Bessarion Alexius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.