PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Hatchet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring the Noise -Anthrax. Hatchet is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem - Till i collapse. Mason Alexis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alexis
vs
Hatchet

182 cm
24
168 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

185 cm
20
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Alexis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ali Hatchet!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexis is looking to clinch but Hatchet is avoiding it.
Alexis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hatchet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alexis's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Alexis makes his way to full guard, as Hatchet worked for a kimura.
Alexis keeping full guard, as Hatchet tries to pass.
Hatchet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Hatchet is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alexis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alexis has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis wants to control from the top but Hatchet keeps moving.
Hatchet trying to keep a closed guard but Alexis is proving a slippery customer.

Hatchet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexis defends it easily.

Hatchet has his foot on Alexis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexis 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.
Hatchet keeping full guard, as Alexis tries to pass.
Hatchet is trying to keep Alexis in close.
Hatchet can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alexis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatchet wants to control but Alexis is keeping busy.

Hatchet actively working from the bottom here.
Hatchet is trying to get back to full guard.
Hatchet wants to control but Alexis is keeping busy.
Hatchet regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatchet wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Hatchet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexis is aware though and is defending well.

Hatchet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hatchet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hatchet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexis 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.

Ali Hatchet dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Alexis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Ali Hatchet has been cut.
Alexis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hatchet.
Hatchet shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexis tries to sprawl out of it but Hatchet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hatchet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexis counters with a leg kick.
Alexis misses with a body kick.
Alexis jabs Hatchet right on the nose. Hatchet blinks but takes it well.
Mason Alexis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatchet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mason Alexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Hatchet.
Hatchet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexis fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis tries to clinch but Hatchet moves out of range.
Hatchet is breathing heavily.
Alexis is looking to clinch but Hatchet is avoiding it.
Hatchet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hatchet really felt that one!
Alexis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexis doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatchet circles away.
Alexis thows a body shot but no joy.
Hatchet has his takedown stuffed
and Alexis counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Alexis lands a big head kick that sends Hatchet tumbling to the mat! Alexis takes a step backwards and waves Hatchet back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Hatchet is rocked!
Alexis is looking to clinch.
Hatchet is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexis finish him?
Hatchet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hatchet seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatchet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hatchet dodges the punch combination from Alexis.
Hatchet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexis counters with a one-two to the body.
Hatchet misses with a takedown
and Alexis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexis is looking to clinch but Hatchet is avoiding it.

Alexis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hatchet fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hatchet is working for takedown but Alexis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hatchet wants a takedown.
Alexis gets through Hatchet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexis.
Hatchet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexis prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Alexis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hatchet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Alexis.
Alexis works on Hatchet's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexis gets underhooks to prevent Hatchet's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Alexis.
Alexis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatchet backwards.
Alexis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexis digs a right hand underneath Hatchet's ribcage. Hatchet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hatchet.
Alexis lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexis digs a right hand underneath Hatchet's ribcage. Hatchet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexis.
Come on Alexis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hatchet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatchets head.
Alexis scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexis.
Hatchet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hatchet is trying to drag Alexis to the mat but Alexis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hatchet tries to pull guard but Alexis holds him up against the cage and eventually Hatchet drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Alexis.
Alexis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexis avoiding damage.
Alexis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hatchet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatchet.
Hatchet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hatchet tries for a takedown but Alexis circles away easily
and Hatchet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Alexis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ali Hatchet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hatchet misses with a body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexis scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexis looking to stall.
Alexis lands a shot to the body.
Hatchet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alexis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatchet misses with a takedown attempt

and Alexis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hatchet takes a shot to the head.
Hatchet wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason Alexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Hatchet.
A short right from Alexis.
Alexis is struggling to control the position.
Alexis scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexis breaks from the clinch.
Mason Alexis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexis misses with a two punch combination.
Hatchet misses with a takedown attempt

and Alexis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexis.
Alexis scores with a shoulder strike.
Hatchet tries to pull guard but Alexis holds him up against the cage and eventually Hatchet drops back down to his feet.
Hatchet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexis smiles and moves away.
Hatchet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hatchet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alexis counters with a head kick.
Alexis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hatchet at a distance.
Hatchet misses with a takedown attempt
and Alexis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alexis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mason Alexis is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexis tries to clinch up but Hatchet circles away and keeps his distance.
Hatchet misses with a takedown attempt

and Alexis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexis.
Hatchet tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexis pushes Hatchet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexis presses Hatchet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexis slows down the pace here.
Hatchet tries to pull guard but Alexis holds him up against the cage and eventually Hatchet drops back down to his feet.
Alexis avoiding damage.
Hatchet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexis lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatchet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hatchet tries to pull guard but Alexis won't allow it.
Alexis digs a right hand underneath Hatchet's ribcage. Hatchet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hatchet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hatchet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexis lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Alexis.
Hatchet tries for a takedown but Alexis circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alexis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alexis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatchet moves away.
Alexis tries to close the distance and clinch but Hatchet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four 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.

Hatchet 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.
Alexis keeping full guard, as Hatchet tries to pass.
Alexis wants to improve his position but instead Hatchet has moved into half guard.
Hatchet passes to full mount!

Alexis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hatchet.
Alexis tries to reverse the position but Hatchet maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Alexis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Hatchet's cut.
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.

Alexis gets caught flat footed, as Hatchet shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Hatchet drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alexis dives on top into guard.

Hatchet looking for a guillotine here but Alexis defends easily.

Alexis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alexis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatchet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hatchet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hatchet has his foot on Alexis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexis works his way back into a safe position though.
Alexis controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hatchet trying to control the position.

Hatchet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatchet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hatchet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alexis passes into side control.
Alexis moves into full mount!
Alexis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatchet is looking to escape.
Alexis avoids the attempt from Hatchet to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatchet is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ali Hatchet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ali Hatchet's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hatchet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexis misses with a shot to the body

so Hatchet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hatchet advances position into side control!

Hatchet goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alexis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hatchet but great work by Alexis.
The referee asks Alexis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alexis prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hatchet is looking to regain half guard here but Alexis keeps moving and retains side control.
Alexis cracks Hatchet with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Alexis stands up and beckons Hatchet to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatchet fails with the takedown
and Alexis counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Alexis.
Hatchet misses with a wild body shot.
Alexis slips under a jab from Hatchet.
Hatchet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alexis counters with a straight right hand.
Mason Alexis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Hatchet.
Alexis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexis moves in looking to clinch but Hatchet pushes him off.
Alexis is looking to clinch.
Hatchet misses with a takedown attempt
and Alexis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hatchet is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alexis is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis throws a body punch but Hatchet moves out of range.
Alexis throws a series of punches but Hatchet avoids them all with ease.
Hatchet misses with a series of wild punches.

Alexis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatchet, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Alexis.
Hatchet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexis just leaning against Hatchet, taking a breather.
Alexis misses with a body punch.
Hatchet is trying to drag Alexis to the mat but Alexis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hatchet blocking some punches.
Hatchet can't get the takedown.
Alexis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Alexis as the two fighters clinch.
Alexis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alexis working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatchet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hatchet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexis tries to clinch up but Hatchet circles away and keeps his distance.
Hatchet misses with a takedown

and Alexis counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexis landing knees to the body.
Alexis lands a shot to the body.
Alexis works on Hatchet's body with a couple of short punches.

Alexis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason Alexis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatchet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alexis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hatchet misses with a takedown attempt
and Alexis counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatchet has his takedown stuffed

and Alexis counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexis lands a right hand.
Alexis is struggling to control the position.
Hatchet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexis walks away with a smile on his face. Hatchet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hatchet misses with a takedown attempt

and Alexis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexis.
Alexis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatchets head.
Mason Alexis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hatchet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hatchet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexis smiles and moves away.
Alexis throws a sloppy head kick and Hatchet moves out of range easily.

Hatchet looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alexis!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hatchet looking for a guillotine from mount but Alexis is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Alexis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 48:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Alexis!
Mason Alexis is the new lightweight champion!