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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexius comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zachary Abrams!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alexius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abrams's head.
Alexius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alexius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Alexius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abrams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Sanitarium inform us that Abrams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alexius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alexius trying to control but Abrams is working from the bottom.
Alexius throwing strikes from guard but Abrams blocks nicely.
Abrams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alexius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abrams's head.
Abrams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexius defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alexius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abrams's guard.
Abrams tries to roll over but Alexius keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abrams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Alexius.
Ground and pound from Alexius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alexius working over Abrams with some ground and pound. Abrams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abrams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexius wants to control from the top but Abrams keeps moving.
Alexius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abrams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexius sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abrams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius throws a big elbow that misses.
Abrams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexius defends well.
Alexius stays in close to Abrams's body and controls the position.
Alexius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abrams keeping moving, preventing Alexius from controlling successfully.
Alexius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexius distracts Abrams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abrams looking for a sweep. Not yet Abrams, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexius sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abrams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abrams on the ground.
Abrams 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.
Alexius cracks Abrams with a solid left hand.
Alexius postures up and lands a big shot to Abrams's brow.
Alexius sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abrams can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abrams tries to sprawl but Alexius drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abrams tries to get to full guard but Alexius has control of the leg.
Alexius working the head and body with strikes.
Alexius is trying to control. Abrams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abrams wants to control but Alexius is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alexius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abrams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexius is working away from the top position though.
Alexius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alexius working Abrams over with strikes.
Alexius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alexius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Abrams wants to control but Alexius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Ground and pound from Alexius.
Alexius prevents Abrams from improving his position.
Alexius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abrams taking some punishment here, with Alexius in his half guard.
Alexius slips a nice elbow through Abrams's hands, connecting with Abrams's forehead.
Ground and pound from Alexius.
Alexius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abrams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alexius winds up and cracks Abrams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alexius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alexius working over Abrams with some ground and pound. Abrams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abrams trying to control from the bottom.
Alexius controlling the action here.
Alexius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abrams keeps working.
Abrams has hold of Alexius's hands but Alexius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abrams actively working from the bottom here.
Alexius is taking a breather. Abrams 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abrams gets back to full guard.
Alexius landing some decent shots from guard.
Abrams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abrams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexius controls the pace.
Alexius trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Alexius plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alexius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bessarion Alexius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abrams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexius is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abrams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexius is one step ahead there.
Alexius sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius trying to control but Abrams is working from the bottom.
Alexius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams wants to sweep here but Alexius controlling him for the moment.
Alexius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abrams throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abrams gets a double leg takedown into Alexius's guard.
Abrams wants to pass the guard but Alexius is keeping the position.
Alexius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abrams stopping the sweep attempt from Alexius.
Zachary Abrams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bessarion Alexius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius keeping full guard, as Abrams tries to pass.
Abrams trying to control but Alexius is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Abrams wants to pass the guard but Alexius is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abrams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abrams can do to turn this around?
Abrams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alexius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alexius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Abrams quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Alexius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alexius is trying to control. Abrams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abrams is trying to control but can't.
Alexius is looking to take a break and control but Abrams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alexius drops an elbow to the side of Abrams's head.
Alexius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alexius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexius stalling.
Further stalling from Alexius.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
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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RATING
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