PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 336 p4p, 1024 weight class) and Tytus Aleksy (ranked 49 p4p, 134 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Unfaithful. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barbosa
vs
Aleksy

185 cm
27
186
14 - 8 - 0

172 cm
38
166
24 - 12 - 0

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World class MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tytus Aleksy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aleksy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aleksy misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksy throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Aleksy only half commits.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aleksy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Aleksy pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
Aleksy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Aleksy.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa pushes Aleksy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aleksy working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa presses Aleksy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aleksy's coach down at DanBills Sketchy Basement was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aleksy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Aleksy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Aleksy lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Aleksy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aleksy.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Aleksy misses with a body punch.
Aleksy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aleksy lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aleksy scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
Aleksy takes a shot to the head.
Aleksy can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Barbosa gets through Aleksy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Aleksy.
Aleksy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Aleksy's ribcage. Aleksy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aleksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Aleksy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy throws a head punch that misses.
Aleksy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aleksy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aleksy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aleksy being controlled against the cage.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with some punches.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aleksy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aleksy throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Aleksy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Aleksy fails to land.
Aleksy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
Aleksy lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aleksy lands with a left to the head.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aleksy swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksy struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
A short right from Aleksy.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aleksy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Aleksy tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aleksy moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa.
Aleksy jabs at Barbosa's body.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Aleksy as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Aleksy.
Aleksy staying out of range there.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Aleksy moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but Aleksy checks it.
Aleksy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleksy throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Aleksy only half commits.
Aleksy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aleksy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Aleksy counters with an inside leg kick.
Aleksy throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Aleksy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aleksy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aleksy wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Aleksy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Aleksy.
Aleksy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aleksy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aleksy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aleksy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Aleksy moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aleksy.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aleksy up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Aleksy blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aleksy blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Aleksy misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Aleksy.
A short right from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aleksy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Aleksy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aleksy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aleksy works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to stall but Aleksy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aleksy misses with a body punch.
Aleksy lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa is leaning against Aleksy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aleksy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aleksy misses with some punches.
Aleksy lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aleksy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tytus Aleksy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Aleksy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Aleksy off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Aleksy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Aleksy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Aleksy.
Aleksy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Aleksy tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aleksy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Aleksy moves into the clinch.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aleksy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Aleksy controls the action.
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aleksy throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa presses Aleksy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aleksy lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Aleksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aleksy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Aleksy.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
Aleksy lands a right hand.
Aleksy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Aleksy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Aleksy controls his hands.
Tytus Aleksy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Aleksy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aleksy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Aleksy takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Aleksy controls his hands.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Aleksy.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Aleksy has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Nice body punch from Aleksy - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aleksy swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Baldomir Barbosa.
I think Aleksy 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tytus Aleksy!
A very excited looking Tytus Aleksy 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.