PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Flamebeard (ranked 3941 p4p, 23948 weight class) and Andrei Castravet (ranked 441 p4p, 630 weight class). Andrei Castravet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Flamebeard
vs
Castravet

190 cm
20
242
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
230
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Flamebeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Castravet!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flamebeard looks to land a combination but Castravet avoids it well.
Castravet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flamebeard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castravet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castravet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Flamebeard. Those never looked like landing.

Flamebeard feints and as Castravet raises his hands in defense, Flamebeard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flamebeard postures up and lands a big shot to Castravet's brow.
Flamebeard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flamebeard scoring with some ground and pound.

Castravet looking for a guillotine here but Flamebeard defends easily.
Flamebeard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Castravet's head.
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!
Flamebeard throws a big right hand that misses.
Flamebeard is working Castravet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Castravet has his foot on Flamebeard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flamebeard works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Castravet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flamebeard with a nice head shot there.
Flamebeard scoring with punches to the head and body.

Castravet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flamebeard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flamebeard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flamebeard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flamebeard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Castravet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flamebeard defends well.
Flamebeard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamebeard pushes down on Castravet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castravet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flamebeard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flamebeard working Castravet over with strikes.

Castravet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flamebeard pulls his head out easily.

Castravet actively working from the bottom here.
Flamebeard lands with a punch from half guard.
Castravet wants to get back to full guard but Flamebeard has mounted him!
Castravet tries to lock up and control but Flamebeard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castravet is looking to improve his position but Flamebeard isn't that keen on the idea.
Flamebeard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castravet on the ground.
BOOM! Flamebeard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Castravet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Flamebeard lands with some strikes.
Flamebeard working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Flamebeard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Flamebeard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flamebeard working Castravet over with strikes here.
Flamebeard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flamebeard lands a big shot there that rocks Castravet but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Flamebeard is landing with some decent strikes but Castravet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flamebeard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castravet is looking to escape.
Flamebeard controlling his opponent.
Flamebeard lands a heavy elbow.
Flamebeard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Castravet looks a forlorn figure.
Castravet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flamebeard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Castravet looks a forlorn figure.
Flamebeard landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Flamebeard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Flamebeard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Castravet slips under a jab from Flamebeard.
Flamebeard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flamebeard.
Castravet doesn't manage to clinch there - Flamebeard circles away.
Andrei Castravet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castravet scores with the left hand. Flamebeard knows he should have avoided that one.
Flamebeard wants to land a leg kick but Castravet is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castravet. That's going to slow Flamebeard down.
Flamebeard misses with a few strikes there.
Flamebeard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flamebeard looks to land a right hand but Castravet moved out of range.
Flamebeard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castravet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castravet lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Flamebeard can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Castravet and Flamebeard drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Castravet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Castravet!