PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crixis Deathstroke (ranked 20989 p4p, 785 weight class) and Alexander Hyperion (ranked 7667 p4p, 682 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Deathstroke
vs
Hyperion

188 cm
21
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
28
189 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Red Light Coffeeshop

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crixis Deathstroke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Hyperion!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathstroke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hyperion misses with a kick to the body

and Deathstroke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deathstroke won't allow Hyperion to sweep him here.
Hyperion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deathstroke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deathstroke stopping the sweep attempt from Hyperion.
Hyperion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deathstroke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deathstroke trying to control but Hyperion is working from the bottom.
Hyperion is controlling Deathstroke's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyperion is trying to control the position but Deathstroke postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Deathstroke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Deathstroke controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathstroke trying to control but Hyperion is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deathstroke moves forwards but Hyperion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deathstroke throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyperion throws an overhand right that lands on Deathstroke's shoulder, as Deathstroke tries to avoid the shot.
Deathstroke shoots in but no luck this time.
Hyperion throws a series of punches but Deathstroke moves out of range.
Deathstroke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hyperion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyperion tries to land a leg kick but Deathstroke saw it coming and moves away.
Hyperion misses with a hook. Deathstroke ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deathstroke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyperion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathstroke.
Hyperion keeping moving, preventing Deathstroke from controlling successfully.
Hyperion trying to control the position here.
Deathstroke lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyperion controls Deathstroke momentarily but Deathstroke frees himself.
Deathstroke works over Hyperion with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathstroke is pushing down on Hyperion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hyperion is fighting to maintain full guard but Deathstroke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deathstroke is looking to advance position but Hyperion won't allow it.
Hyperion wants to get back to his feet.
Deathstroke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hyperion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathstroke.
Deathstroke trying to mount his opponent but Hyperion defends it.
Hyperion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathstroke.
Hyperion is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hyperion is not content to let Deathstroke control the position.
Deathstroke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Deathstroke works his foot free and advances to mount.
Deathstroke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathstroke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deathstroke misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crixis Deathstroke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Deathstroke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyperion throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Hyperion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyperion lands with a shot to the body.
Hyperion lands a head shot.
Deathstroke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Deathstroke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexander Hyperion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hyperion works Deathstroke's body with a nice hook.
Deathstroke misses with a body kick.
Crixis Deathstroke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyperion throws a series of strikes that have Deathstroke backpedaling.
Deathstroke scores with a body shot.
Deathstroke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyperion misses with a hook. Deathstroke ducked under it nicely.

Deathstroke looking to score a takedown here. Hyperion is defending well but Deathstroke drives through and ends up in Hyperion's guard.
Hyperion is looking to stand back up but Deathstroke counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hyperion.

Deathstroke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathstroke thows a huge punch but Hyperion dodges it nicely.
Hyperion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deathstroke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hyperion is pressing down on Deathstroke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hyperion keeping moving, preventing Deathstroke from controlling successfully.
Deathstroke scoring with some ground and pound.
Deathstroke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deathstroke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hyperion trying to keep a closed guard but Deathstroke is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion pulls Deathstroke in close to prevent any damage.
Hyperion has momentary wrist control but Deathstroke slips an elbow through the middle.
Deathstroke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hyperion is keeping the position for now.
Deathstroke passes Hyperion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hyperion won't allow Deathstroke to pass to mount.
Crixis Deathstroke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hyperion kicks Deathstroke off and gets back to his feet.
Deathstroke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hyperion lands with a nice body kick.
Deathstroke ducks under a wild hook from Hyperion.
Deathstroke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hyperion looks to throw a body kick
and Deathstroke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hyperion misses with a hook. Deathstroke ducked under it nicely.
Hyperion throws a body shot but no joy.
Deathstroke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deathstroke works Hyperion's body with a nice hook.
Deathstroke moves away from the strike by Hyperion.
Deathstroke slips under a jab from Hyperion.
Deathstroke slips a jab and a cross from Hyperion.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Deathstroke clinches with his opponent.

Deathstroke breaks the clinch.
Hyperion lands a really nice looking cross but Deathstroke seems unphased.
Hyperion throws a push kick but Deathstroke slaps the foot to one side.
Deathstroke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hyperion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deathstroke somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathstroke throws a body punch but Hyperion moves out of range.
Deathstroke is looking to wear down Hyperion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hyperion feints and then cracks Deathstroke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deathstroke down.
Alexander Hyperion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathstroke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyperion manages to avoid it.
Hyperion throws a body kick that misses.
Hyperion lands with an overhand left.
Deathstroke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deathstroke moves forwards but Hyperion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexander Hyperion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyperion lands a leg kick that knocks Deathstroke off balance momentarily.
Deathstroke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Hyperion misses

and Deathstroke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Deathstroke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hyperion with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hyperion kicks Deathstroke off and gets back to his feet.
Deathstroke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Hyperion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Deathstroke fails with the takedown.
Deathstroke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hyperion as he avoids it easily.
Deathstroke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hyperion scores with a shot to the body.
Deathstroke just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyperion throws a chopping leg kick but Deathstroke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Hyperion does it's job there.
Hyperion throws a left and a right that both miss

and Deathstroke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hyperion!
Deathstroke advances to mount.

Deathstroke goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hyperion is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyperion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyperion won't allow Deathstroke to sweep him here.
Hyperion wants to control from the top but Deathstroke keeps moving.

Hyperion gets to his feet - Deathstroke follows without any prompting.
Hyperion throws a lazy right hand but Deathstroke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deathstroke scoring well with a low kick there.
Hyperion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hyperion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deathstroke.
Deathstroke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyperion fails to land with a series of punches.
Deathstroke feinted with a counter takedown.
Crixis Deathstroke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathstroke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyperion.
Deathstroke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyperion.
The fighters circling - Hyperion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deathstroke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Deathstroke avoids a kick to the body.
Deathstroke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch combination from Deathstroke misses.
Deathstroke shoots in for a double leg but Hyperion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crixis Deathstroke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyperion scores with a kick to the body.
Hyperion lands with a nice body kick.
Hyperion scores with a punch to the head.
Alexander Hyperion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Deathstroke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyperion can pounce on him.
Hyperion cracks Deathstroke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hyperion.
Hyperion misses with an uppercut. Deathstroke saw that one coming.
Hyperion avoids the body shot from Deathstroke.
Hyperion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Deathstroke is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hyperion 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 Deathstroke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Deathstroke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hyperion misses the target.
Hyperion scores with a spinning back kick!
Hyperion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deathstroke.
Hyperion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hyperion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hyperion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deathstroke staying out of range there.
Hyperion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hyperion misses with the combination.
Deathstroke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hyperion swats away the attempt to clinch by Deathstroke.
Hyperion fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Deathstroke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hyperion - the referee stops the clock and Deathstroke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hyperion. Deathstroke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion fakes the leg kick and cracks Deathstroke in the body.
Hyperion throws a series of punches but Deathstroke moves out of range.
Hyperion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hyperion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deathstroke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyperion throws out the jab.
Hyperion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deathstroke checks a leg kick.
Hyperion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hyperion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deathstroke.
Hyperion connects with a looping right hand.
Deathstroke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hyperion but Hyperion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A left lands for Hyperion.
Hyperion slaps away a takedown attempt from Deathstroke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hyperion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Hyperion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hyperion 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Alexander Hyperion!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Alexander Hyperion!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Alexander Hyperion!

Alexander Hyperion wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Alexander Hyperion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.