PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flens Mens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Cesna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flens Mens had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mens
vs
Cesna

225 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flens Mens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Cesna!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mens missing with a left hand there. Cesna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cesna defending well as Mens loads up on a big left hand.
Mens missing with a left hand there. Cesna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Mens misses the target.
Cesna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mens throws out the jab.
Mens throws a shot from downtown. Cesna moves away and avoids it.
Cesna moves out of range of the strikes.
Cesna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mens looks to land a right hand but Cesna moved out of range.
Cesna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mens throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cesna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesna slips a jab from Mens.
Mens misses with a looping left.
Mens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cesna decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Cesna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mens has one foot on Cesna's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mens throws a jab but it's blocked by Cesna.
Cesna shoots in for a takedown but Mens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flens Mens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Cesna.
Cesna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mens throws out the jab.
Mens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mens throws out a loose jab but Cesna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mens throws a jab when Cesna was well out of range.
Mens misses with a hook. Cesna ducked under it nicely.
Cesna slips a jab from Mens.
Mens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cesna.
Mens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mens cracks Cesna with an open hand slap.
Cesna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mens throws the left hand but Cesna avoids the punch easily.
Mens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mens lands with a hook. Cesna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Cesna shoots in and bounces Mens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mens wants to stand up but Cesna is controlling him.
Cesna looking to pass the guard.
Mens keeping moving, preventing Cesna from controlling successfully.
Mens wants to stand up but Cesna is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Cesna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cesna trying to control but Mens is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cesna slips a straight right by Mens.
Cesna ducks under a wild hook from Mens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mens throws a big shot that misses.
Mens with a jab.
Flens Mens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cesna moves away from the strike by Mens.
Cesna staying out of range there.
Mens throws a hook to the side of Cesna's head but Cesna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mens misses with a hook.
Mens throws out a loose jab but Cesna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cesna slips a straight right by Mens.
Cesna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mens throws out the jab.
Mens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cesna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cesna moves out of range of the strikes.
Mens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mens throws out a loose jab but Cesna uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cesna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Cesna looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mens!
Cesna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cesna wants to take his opponent's back but instead Mens manages to regain half guard.
Cesna tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mens pushes Cesna off looking to stand but Cesna dives back in and keeps control.

Cesna wants to work for an arm triangle but Mens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Cesna is working for a kimura but Mens is defending it quite comfortably.

Cesna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cesna.
Cesna is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mens is refusing to be controlled, as Cesna sits in half guard.
Mens is looking to escape.
Cesna is trying to control the action in half guard but Mens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cesna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four 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.
Cesna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mens misses with a straight right.
Cesna defending well as Mens loads up on a big left hand.
Cesna moves out of range as Mens strikes.
Mens throws a lazy right hand but Cesna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cesna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cesna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mens as he avoids it easily.
Flens Mens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Cesna.
Cesna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Vadim Cesna has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mens throws the left hand but Cesna avoids the punch easily.
Cesna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cesna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mens throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flens Mens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Cesna's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cesna moves out of range of the strikes.
Mens throws a hook but Cesna blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cesna.
Cesna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flens Mens is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Cesna.
Cesna shoots for a takedown but Mens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Cesna scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cesna stops Mens from getting back to his feet.
Cesna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cesna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cesna is trying to control. Mens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cesna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mens.
Mens throws a hook but Cesna blocks it.
Mens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cesna.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mens throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Cesna.
Mens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mens misses the jab.
Flens Mens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cesna ducks under a wild hook from Mens.
Cesna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flens Mens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Cesna.
Mens throws a big shot that misses.
Cesna ducks under a wild hook from Mens.
Mens cracks Cesna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cesna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mens misses with a hook. Cesna ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cesna.
Cesna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mens throws out a loose jab but Cesna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mens throws a hook to the side of Cesna's head but Cesna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cesna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mens.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cesna is defended easily by Mens.
A big right from Mens misses.
Mens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mens looks to throw the jab but Cesna is out of range.
Mens misses with a straight right.
Mens throws a jab when Cesna was well out of range.
Cesna fails with a takedown attempt.

Cesna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vadim Cesna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mens tries to get out of the position.
Mens tries to escape but Cesna is in control.
Cesna misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Cesna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cesna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Flens Mens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mens, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flens Mens!