PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ladislav Hemsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War by Judas Priest. Hemsky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Onward to Victory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Constantinides
vs
Hemsky

184 cm
28
217 lbs
24 - 10 - 1

193 cm
27
226 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislav Hemsky!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Constantinides.
Hemsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ares Constantinides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Constantinides.
Constantinides scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Ladislav Hemsky has been cut.
Constantinides doesn't manage to clinch there - Hemsky circles away.
Constantinides misses with the body kick
and Hemsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Constantinides's knee momentarily.
Constantinides cracks Hemsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinides manages to avoid it.
Good work by Hemsky as he checks the leg kick.
Constantinides connects with a body shot.
Hemsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Constantinides takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Constantinides misses the shot to the body.
Constantinides looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Constantinides shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Constantinides feints and as Hemsky raises his hands in defense, Constantinides changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hemsky keeping moving, preventing Constantinides from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides wants to pass the guard but Hemsky is keeping the position.
Hemsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Constantinides is one step ahead there.
Constantinides won't allow Hemsky to get back to his feet.
Hemsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Constantinides. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hemsky wants to get back to his feet but Constantinides passes into half guard.
Hemsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemsky manages to get to full guard.
Constantinides sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides'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.
Constantinides missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Hemsky keeps moving.
Hemsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Constantinides is working Hemsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Constantinides stopping the sweep attempt from Hemsky.
Hemsky keeping full guard, as Constantinides tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ares Constantinides.
Donk. Constantinides catches Hemsky right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Hemsky.
Ladislav Hemsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hemsky gets a clinch.
Constantinides lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Constantinides prevents a body shot from Hemsky.
Constantinides goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinides blocks an uppercut.
Constantinides blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hemsky tries a body shot but Constantinides blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Constantinides blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinides throws a head punch that misses.
Hemsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hemsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Constantinides misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinides misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Constantinides softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Constantinides lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Constantinides misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hemsky misses with some punches.
Hemsky misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hemsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Constantinides uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hemsky.
Hemsky connects with a leg kick. Constantinides looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Constantinides wants to clinch up but Hemsky keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ares Constantinides dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ladislav Hemsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hemsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Constantinides on the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Constantinides
and Hemsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Constantinides takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Constantinides tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hemsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Constantinides's head.
Constantinides finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Constantinides blocks a leg kick.
Constantinides misses with an attempted mid kick.

Constantinides has managed to clinch.
Hemsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Constantinides lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantinides gets through Hemsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Hemsky is rocked!
Hemsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hemsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantinides finish him?
Hemsky tries a body shot but Constantinides blocks it.
Constantinides throws a punch but it's blocked by Hemsky.
Constantinides swings wildly with an uppercut but Hemsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinides misses with a punch on the inside.
Hemsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hemsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Hemsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Hemsky misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Hemsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards.
Hemsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hemsky pushes Constantinides back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hemsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Hemsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hemsky jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Constantinides connects with a leg kick. Hemsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Constantinides throws a leg kick
and Hemsky counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Constantinides is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Constantinides, as that shot connected.
Hemsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hemsky.
Constantinides connects with a body shot.
Constantinides lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hemsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Constantinides jabs Hemsky right on the nose. Hemsky blinks but takes it well.
Hemsky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Constantinides.
Constantinides misses with a body kick.
Constantinides dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hemsky is breathing heavily.
Constantinides throws out a leg kick but Hemsky moves out of range and Constantinides only half commits.
Hemsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Constantinides throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hemsky checks a leg kick.
Hemsky takes a swing at Constantinides's ribcage but misses.
Hemsky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheers as Constantinides lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hemsky doesn't seem phased though.
Hemsky misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Constantinides.
Constantinides misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky throws a leg kick but Constantinides moved away.

Constantinides moves into the clinch.
Hemsky misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hemsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hemsky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hemsky.
Constantinides is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hemsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Hemsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hemsky works on Constantinides's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hemsky gets through Constantinides's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hemsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Hemsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides misses with an attempted mid kick.
Constantinides throws a body punch but Hemsky moves out of range.
Constantinides swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Constantinides!
Hemsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hemsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hemsky misses with a hook
and Constantinides counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hemsky throws a leg kick but Constantinides checks it.
Hemsky throws a front kick aimed at Constantinides's knee but Constantinides avoids it well.
Constantinides misses with a straight right.
Constantinides misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Constantinides swings for the body but Hemsky moves out of range.
Constantinides misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ladislav Hemsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ladislav Hemsky's cut.
That's time! Constantinides's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Constantinides tried to score with a low kick but Hemsky checks it.
Hemsky with a jab.
Constantinides ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hemsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constantinides ducks right into an uppercut from Hemsky.
Constantinides tries to move into range but Hemsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hemsky lands with an uppercut that bounces Constantinides off the cage and back into range.
Constantinides takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hemsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hemsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantinides.
Constantinides on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Constantinides swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hemsky with a hook.
Constantinides jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Constantinides tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hemsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Constantinides.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Constantinides shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Constantinides was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Constantinides postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hemsky bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Constantinides and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ares Constantinides!
Ares Constantinides thanked the fans post fight for their support.