PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tytus Aleksy (ranked 933 p4p, 1668 weight class) and Rick Segura (ranked 125 p4p, 218 weight class). Segura is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mystic Rick - Press Conference. Rick Segura will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Aleksy
vs
Segura

172 cm
39
166
26 - 15 - 0

183 cm
26
176
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Powerful

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Voodoo Nutrition
Conviction

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 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tytus Aleksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Segura!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Segura.
Aleksy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Aleksy.
Segura shoots in but Aleksy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Segura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Segura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Segura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aleksy moves away.
Segura ducks under a wild hook from Aleksy.
Aleksy throws a body shot but no joy.
Segura goes for a double leg but Aleksy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aleksy continues to drive forward.
Aleksy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Aleksy as Segura shoots in.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura misses the jab.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Segura ducks down to avoid it.
Aleksy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Segura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aleksy.
Segura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Segura ducks right into an uppercut from Aleksy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aleksy throws a right and a left that Segura avoids nicely.
Segura lunges at Aleksy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aleksy's hand.
Aleksy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Aleksy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aleksy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aleksy lands a nice hook to Segura's body. Segura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Segura just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Segura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aleksy avoids it really well and circles away.
Segura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Segura takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aleksy throws out the jab.
Segura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aleksy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksy misses with a hook

and Segura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aleksy!
Segura is putting a hurting on Aleksy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aleksy taking a bit of punishment here - Segura scoring with strikes.
Aleksy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Segura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Segura working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Segura scores with punches from side control.
Aleksy seems a little lost for a moment, as Segura dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy is trying to buck Segura off.
Aleksy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aleksy wants to get back to his feet.
Aleksy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Segura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aleksy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aleksy dodges the ground and pound from Segura.
Aleksy is not content to let Segura control the position.
Aleksy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Segura landing strikes.
Aleksy taking a bit of punishment here - Segura scoring with strikes.
Aleksy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Segura.
Segura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Segura is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aleksy is pushing Segura's head away, looking to escape. Segura manages to hold on to the position though.
Aleksy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Segura connects with a decent elbow.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aleksy keeps working.
Segura controlling the position from side mount.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Segura tries for a takedown but Aleksy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tytus Aleksy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Segura throws a shot from downtown. Aleksy moves away and avoids it.
Aleksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Segura.
Tytus Aleksy is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Aleksy misses.
Aleksy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aleksy slaps away a takedown attempt from Segura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aleksy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Segura. Segura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aleksy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut. Segura saw that one coming.
Segura feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy lands a slapping body shot.
Segura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Segura shoots for a double leg takedown but Aleksy sprawls well. He's pushed Segura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Segura takes one on the button.
Segura fails with a takedown attempt.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy lands with a hook. Segura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aleksy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Segura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aleksy just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Segura checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aleksy. Segura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Segura lands with a hook. Aleksy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Segura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aleksy is fending him off so far but Segura persists. Nope, Aleksy circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Segura can do to turn this around?
Segura checks a low kick from Aleksy.
Segura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aleksy lands with a right hand.
Aleksy jabs Segura to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy misses with a wild body shot.
Segura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aleksy defends it well.
Aleksy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aleksy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aleksy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Segura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Aleksy misses.
Aleksy throws a head kick but Segura moves out of range.
Segura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aleksy defends it well.
Aleksy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Segura.
A jab from Segura misses.
Aleksy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Segura was well out of range. Poor timing from Aleksy.
Aleksy scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Aleksy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aleksy thows a body kick. Segura tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aleksy connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut

and Segura counters with a shoot takedown. Aleksy fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Segura postures up in Aleksy's guard and throws a big left but Aleksy blocks it.
Aleksy keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Segura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aleksy is looking to stand up but Segura isn't so interested in that idea.
Segura throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Aleksy blocks nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aleksy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aleksy. That's going to slow Segura down.
Aleksy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Segura moves away from the strike by Aleksy.
Aleksy scores with a jab. Segura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Segura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Segura ducks down to avoid it.

Segura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aleksy to the mat! Aleksy manages to get full guard.
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!
Segura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segura throwing strikes from guard but Aleksy blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tytus Aleksy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Segura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Segura ducks under a wild hook from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segura.
A jab from Segura does it's job there.
A jab from Segura finds it's way through Aleksy's defenses.
Segura blocks the body kick.
Aleksy misses the jab.
Segura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aleksy tries to avoid it but Segura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aleksy to the ground. Aleksy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Segura throws a good cross that connects.
Segura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksy.
A swing and a miss from Segura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy misses with a lunging right hand

and Segura counters with a single leg into guard. Aleksy didn't expect that.
Aleksy wants to stand up but Segura is controlling him.
Segura chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy wants to stand and escape but Segura is having none of it.
Segura throwing strikes but missing.
Aleksy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Segura is controlling him.
Segura working some strikes from top position.
Segura trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Segura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Segura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Segura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tytus Aleksy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aleksy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Segura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aleksy.
Aleksy tries to bum rush Segura with a series of wild strikes but Segura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Segura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Segura looks for a takedown but Aleksy sprawls well.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Segura.
Segura slips a straight right by Aleksy.
A jab lands there for Segura.
Aleksy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick from Aleksy lands but Segura takes it in his stride.
Aleksy lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Aleksy.
Segura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Segura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aleksy lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy looks to score with a jab to the body but Segura is just out of range.
Segura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aleksy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aleksy throws a hook but Segura blocks it.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Segura ducks down to avoid it.
Aleksy digs a good hook to Segura's body.
Segura slips under a jab.
And Segura tries to counter it with a takedown but Aleksy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Segura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aleksy in his tracks.
Segura checks a leg kick nicely.
Aleksy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Segura slips under a jab from Aleksy.
Rick Segura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tytus Aleksy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Segura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aleksy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy tries a head kick but it misses.

Segura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aleksy to the mat! Aleksy manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Segura chips away with some ground and pound.
Aleksy keeping moving, preventing Segura from controlling successfully.
Segura throws a strike but Aleksy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Segura wants to sweep here but Aleksy controlling him for the moment.

Aleksy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Segura, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tytus Aleksy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aleksy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tytus Aleksy!
A victorious Tytus Aleksy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.