PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerbert Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant comes into the arena with I just wanna blaring out of the sound system. Alexandersson has chosen Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bryant
vs
Alexandersson

195 cm
29
275 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

197 cm
31
268 lbs
34 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerbert Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant fails to land the takedown.
Alexandersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bryant misses with a body shot

and Alexandersson counters by clinching up.
Alexandersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandersson misses with some punches.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Alexandersson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandersson backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandersson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandersson.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alexandersson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexandersson throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.
Bryant lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Alexandersson.
Bryant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Alexandersson misses with some punches.
Alexandersson has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Alexandersson lands with a left to the head.
Alexandersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bryant has Alexandersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Bryant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bryant looking for a takedown.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Alexandersson lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Alexandersson - that landed with a thud.
Alexandersson stops a takedown attempt from Bryant.
Bryant has Alexandersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandersson lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandersson.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandersson.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Alexandersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant can't get the takedown.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Alexandersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandersson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alexandersson scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandersson.
Bryant tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Alexandersson has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Alexandersson gets underhooks to prevent Bryant's takedown attempt.
Bryant tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Alexandersson misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.

Bryant gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandersson trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Alexandersson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Alexandersson!

Bryant is pulling down on Alexandersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Alexandersson, at least for the moment.
Bryant can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexandersson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Alexandersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexandersson under the eye.
Alexandersson wants to slow Bryant down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexandersson throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Alexandersson throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bryant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryant moves out of range as Alexandersson strikes.
Bryant digs a good body shot into Alexandersson's ribs.
Alexandersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Alexandersson.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bryant scores with a hook.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Alexandersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandersson tries to counter with a clinch but Bryant shakes him off and moves away.
Alexandersson jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandersson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bryant misses with a hook. Alexandersson ducked under it nicely.
Bryant steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexandersson. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws a hook but Alexandersson avoids it easily.
Bryant scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Alexandersson.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses the shot to the body.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandersson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alexandersson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bryant rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a hook but Alexandersson blocks it.
Alexandersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandersson misses the body punch
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.

Alexandersson clinches up against the cage.
Alexandersson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Alexandersson as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandersson lands a right hand.
Alexandersson throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson gets underhooks to prevent Bryant's takedown attempt.
Alexandersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Alexandersson manages to get underhooks.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.
Alexandersson misses with a body punch.
A short right from Alexandersson on the inside.
Alexandersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandersson.
Alexandersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alexandersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alexandersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bryant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bryant throws the left hand but Alexandersson avoids the punch easily.
Alexandersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexandersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexandersson misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandersson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bryant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexandersson on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexandersson's guard now, I'm sure.
Alexandersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandersson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alexandersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.

Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bryant lands a couple of elbows.

Alexandersson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
Bryant is looking to advance position but Alexandersson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working to try and regain half guard.
Bryant is squirming around, avoiding Alexandersson's attempts to control the action.
Bryant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexandersson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bryant tries to hold on but Alexandersson pushes him away.
Alexandersson controlling from the full mount.
Alexandersson wants to control the pace but Bryant is squirming around nicely.
Alexandersson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bryant is holding on tight.
Alexandersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexandersson wants to control the pace but Bryant is squirming around nicely.
Bryant wants to control but Alexandersson is having none of it.
Bryant is looking to improve his position but Alexandersson isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's time! Bryant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alexandersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bryant. Bryant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Alexandersson misses the jab.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Alexandersson sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Alexandersson misses.
Bryant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Alexandersson.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexandersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Alexandersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandersson punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Alexandersson wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Bryant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandersson lands a right hook to the body.
Alexandersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bryant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Alexandersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.

Alexandersson moves into the clinch.
Alexandersson misses with some punches.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandersson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandersson misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant can't get the takedown.
Alexandersson tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexandersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandersson scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandersson lands with a left to the head.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandersson throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Alexandersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Alexandersson.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alexandersson scores with a push kick.
Bryant takes one to the side of the head.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Alexandersson clinches with his opponent.
Bryant wants to take the fight to the mat but Alexandersson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexandersson gets underhooks to prevent Bryant's takedown attempt.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Alexandersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Alexandersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandersson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bryant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandersson.
Alexandersson lands with a right to the head.
Alexandersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandersson lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandersson throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Bryant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexandersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandersson working aggressively here.
Bryant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexandersson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson misses with a body punch
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandersson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandersson avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Alexandersson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alexandersson misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexandersson thuds his shin into the meat of Bryant's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alexandersson thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.
Alexandersson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Alexandersson slams his shin into Bryant's torso.
Alexandersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexandersson throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bryant fails with the takedown
and Alexandersson counters with a series of strikes. Bryant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alexandersson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bryant to score with a decent uppercut.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexandersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Alexandersson.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alexandersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Gerbert Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandersson tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Alexandersson pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant has Alexandersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bryant lands with a right to the head.
Gymer Alexandersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant works on Alexandersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandersson lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gymer Alexandersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexandersson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gymer Alexandersson!
Gymer Alexandersson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Gerbert Bryant stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gerbert sad'.