PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anto Mrvelj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Bronson Theme Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bronson
vs
Mrvelj

190 cm
26
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
21
226 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anto Mrvelj!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Mrvelj misses the shot to the body.
Mrvelj pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bronson is out of range and Mrvelj settles back down.
Mrvelj moves out of range as Bronson strikes.

Bronson closes the distance and clinches.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mrvelj backwards.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mrvelj avoids it.
Mrvelj tries to break free but Bronson pushes him back against the cage.
Bronson is struggling to control the position.
Bronson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mrvelj avoids the elbow strike from Bronson, against the cage.
Bronson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mrvelj's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bronson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Anto Mrvelj has been cut.
Bronson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mrvelj's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Mrvelj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mrvelj tries to stall but Bronson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bronson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mrvelj blocking some punches.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Mrvelj blocks with his arms.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mrvelj's defenses.

That has opened up Anto Mrvelj's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mrvelj is defending well for now.
Bronson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above Anto Mrvelj's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mrvelj being controlled against the cage.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Mrvelj dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mrvelj.
Bronson has Mrvelj pressed against the cage, preventing Mrvelj from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mrvelj managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Mrvelj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.

Anto Mrvelj's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bronson slowing the pace effectively.
Bronson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mrvelj tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Bronson to work.
Mrvelj trying to stall but Bronson improves his position.
Bronson controlling the action here for a moment.
Mrvelj is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mrvelj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mrvelj tries to stall but Bronson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bronson avoiding damage.
Bronson trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mrvelj is struggling to control the position.
Mrvelj working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anto Mrvelj's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mrvelj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mrvelj has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bronson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mrvelj.
Mrvelj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mrvelj looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Mrvelj as he connects with a hook.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mrvelj.
Mrvelj swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a left to the body.
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!
Bronson lunges at Mrvelj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mrvelj's hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anto Mrvelj's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Bronson!
Jack Bronson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want a challenge!! I'll fight anyone, anywhere!!!'.