PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 708 p4p, 105 weight class) and Robert Munson (ranked 882 p4p, 133 weight class). Alexius comes to the ring accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Alexius
vs
Munson

178 cm
36
180 lbs
28 - 13 - 1

185 cm
36
185 lbs
26 - 11 - 3

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alexius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Alexius.
Alexius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Alexius misses.
Alexius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.
Alexius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Munson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Alexius misses its intended target.
Alexius moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMunson.
Munson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alexius moves out of range of the body kick.
Munson throws a big shot that misses.
Alexius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munson slips a straight right by Alexius.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munson.
Alexius is looking to counter the offense by Munson and move into the clinch.
Alexius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice jab there from Alexius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexius avoids the head kick by Munson.
Munson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexius attempts a counter takedown but Munson avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson throws a leg kick but Alexius checks it.
Munson needs to keep his hands up - Alexius had a free shot at his head there.
Munson tries to land a leg kick but Alexius saw it coming and moves away.
Alexius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Munson manages to circle out of the way.

Alexius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Alexius from controlling successfully.
Munson controls Alexius momentarily but Alexius frees himself.
Munson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexius controls the pace.
Munson looking to control.
Alexius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexius has managed to get both his arms back between Munson's legs - danger averted.

Munson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alexius has picked Munson up and slammed him! Munson can't keep hold of the triangle and Alexius manages to pass to side control!
Munson sneaks back into half guard.

Munson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munson tries to roll over but Alexius keeps him under control.
Alexius moves nicely into side control.
Alexius trying to control the position but Munson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Munson throws out a loose jab but Alexius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Alexius misses.
Munson throws a wild body kick that Alexius sees coming a mile off.
Alexius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Munson tries to work over Alexius's front leg with a kick but Alexius checks it.
Alexius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bessarion Alexius is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexius scores with a head kick. Munson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alexius moves out of range of the body kick.
Alexius misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munson. That did some damage!
Munson checks a leg kick.
Alexius looks to score with a jab to the body but Munson is just out of range.
Munson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alexius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Munson.
Alexius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munson's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Alexius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson is looking to reverse the position.
Alexius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munson keeps working.
Munson is looking to reverse the position.
Munson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alexius off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at Shark Tank MMA inform us that Munson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alexius is really stuck here.

Munson is looking for the choke from the back position but Alexius is controlling his hands well.

Munson is persistently looking for the submission but Alexius is defending it well.
Munson is hanging on to Alexius's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munson is persistently looking for the submission but Alexius is defending it well.

Munson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alexius has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Alexius is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Munson gets his way!

Munson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Robert Munson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alexius blocks a head kick by Munson.

Alexius gets a takedown into half guard.
Munson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alexius has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Munson is squirming around, avoiding Alexius's attempts to control the action.
Alexius avoids the attempt from Munson to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson is looking to get to half guard.
Munson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alexius tries to control but Munson wriggling away.
Munson is looking to improve his position but Alexius isn't that keen on the idea.
Munson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Munson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexius controlling from the full mount.
Munson is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Munson is desperately trying to improve his position but Alexius has a good base and remains in mount.
Alexius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alexius prevents Munson from getting the reversal.
Alexius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alexius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Munson quickly recovers to half guard.

Munson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexius pulls his head out easily.
Alexius is keen to just control but Munson is a slippery customer.
Munson tries to get to full guard but Alexius has control of the leg.
Munson is not content to let Alexius control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius prevents Munson from standing back up.
Alexius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munson keeps working.
Munson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexius trying to control the position from guard on top but Munson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munson controls Alexius momentarily but Alexius frees himself.
Alexius cracks Munson with a solid left hand.

Munson 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.

Munson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Alexius from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Munson is looking to clinch but Alexius is avoiding it.
Alexius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Munson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Munson misses with a low kick.
Alexius moves out of range of the body kick.
Alexius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Munson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexius scores with a shot to the body.
Alexius scores with a push kick.
Munson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Alexius counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Munson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Alexius gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alexius prevents Munson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius had his way with Robert Munson in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Alexius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robert Munson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexius throws a series of punches but Munson moves out of range.
Munson tries to land a front kick but Alexius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexius with a nice cross.
Alexius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Munson gets a clinch.
Alexius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Alexius.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munson is pressed up against the ropes. Alexius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Munson down to the mat. Munson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Munson throws a wild body kick that Alexius sees coming a mile off.
Alexius slips under a jab.
Alexius works over Munson's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Munson flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexius steps away.
Munson looks to land a right hand but Alexius moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius misses with a double jab.
Alexius loads up on a big right hand but Munson slips the punch.
Munson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexius moves away.
Munson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alexius's head.
Munson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Munson misses with an uppercut
and Alexius counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexius blocks a head kick by Munson.
Munson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alexius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munson drops his hands momentarily and Alexius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexius moves forwards but Munson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Munson misses with a kick to the body.
Munson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson defending well as Alexius loads up on a big left hand.
Munson misses with a kick to the body.
Alexius scores with a shot to the body.
Alexius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munson on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius jabs Munson right on the nose. Munson blinks but takes it well.
Alexius throws a right and a left that Munson avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Alexius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alexius throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Munson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexius lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexius with a nice cross.
Munson avoids the body shot from Alexius.
Alexius lands a jab.
Alexius checks a low kick from Munson.
Alexius lands with a good body shot.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexius throws a nice looking combination but Munson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alexius.
Munson misses with a hook.
Robert Munson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alexius is out of range and Munson settles back down.
Alexius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bessarion Alexius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!

Bessarion Alexius wins by unanimous decision!
Bessarion Alexius retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Bessarion Alexius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.