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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Hemmings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bessarion Alexius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexius has chosen A Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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178 cm
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Hemmings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bessarion Alexius!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexius scores with a jab to the head.
Alexius closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hemmings did well to prevent Alexius getting side control.
Alexius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Hemmings's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alexius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hemmings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hemmings on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hemmings trying to control here.
Alexius working over Hemmings with some ground and pound. Hemmings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hemmings keeping hold of Alexius's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius working the head and body with strikes.
Alexius is looking to take a break and control but Hemmings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmings is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alexius is nestled in close to Hemmings, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexius is nestled in close to Hemmings, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alexius is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hemmings's head.
Alexius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexius is keen to just control but Hemmings is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hemmings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alexius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hemmings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hemmings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexius defends it easily.
Hemmings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius landing with the ground and pound.
Hemmings wants to control but Alexius passes easily into half guard.
Alexius is stalling here. Hemmings is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alexius seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hemmings has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alexius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alexius is trying to work for a sweep but Hemmings has mounted him!
Alexius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexius is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmings swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alexius is now in Hemmings's guard. A big mistake from Hemmings there, giving up the dominant position!
Alexius trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemmings wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexius throws a big right hand that misses.
Hemmings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemmings is trying to keep Alexius in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hemmings shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexius tries to sprawl out of it but Hemmings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hemmings tries to sprawl but Alexius drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alexius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemmings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hemmings wants to get back to full guard.
Hemmings is trying to maintain the position but Alexius is very close to passing his half guard.
Alexius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexius connects with a nice short shot to Hemmings's temple.
Alexius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hemmings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexius trying to control the action but Hemmings is working from the bottom.
Hemmings wants to control but Alexius is keeping busy.
Alexius trying to control from half guard but Hemmings is working away.
Hemmings actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Alexius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexius working Hemmings over with strikes.
Hemmings is looking to control Alexius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hemmings avoid being mounted?
Alexius drops an elbow to the side of Hemmings's head.
Alexius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hemmings trying to control here.
Alexius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bessarion Alexius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexius is working away from the top position though.
Alexius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alexius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hemmings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alexius throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hemmings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmings can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexius controls the pace.
Alexius working some strikes from top position.
Alexius stands up over Hemmings, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hemmings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexius looking to pass the guard.
Hemmings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexius connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hemmings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alexius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hemmings looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alexius laying and praying for a moment but Hemmings takes advantage and regains half guard.
Alexius is looking to take a break and control but Hemmings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hemmings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alexius is taking a breather. Hemmings says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hemmings is staying active underneath Alexius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alexius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alexius working over Hemmings with some ground and pound. Hemmings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hemmings is looking to improve his position.
Hemmings looking for submissions off his back.
Alexius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two 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.
Hemmings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexius.
Alexius is trying to control the action in half guard but Hemmings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hemmings's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Alexius.
Alexius connects with a high kick.
Alexius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hemmings tries for a takedown but Alexius circles away easily
and Alexius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexius looking to sit in guard and control but Hemmings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexius is keeping the position for now.
Hemmings trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexius managing to control the position.
Alexius working a defensive guard here.
Alexius wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexius can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alexius looking to control.
Hemmings trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexius is trying to control the position but Hemmings postures up.
Alexius pulls Hemmings in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hemmings's calf.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hemmings has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alexius lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alan Hemmings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hemmings at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bessarion Alexius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexius has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bessarion Alexius!
Bessarion Alexius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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