PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Bessmertin has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Fish
vs
Bessmertin

183 cm
23
195 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

189 cm
23
183 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Fish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bessmertin.
Bessmertin tests Fish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fish cracks Bessmertin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bessmertin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
Bessmertin cracks Fish with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Albert Fish has been cut.
Fish misses the jab.

Bessmertin clinches up with Fish and pushes him back against the cage.

Fish manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Fish there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bessmertin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Bessmertin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish misses with a hook.
Bessmertin defending well as Fish loads up on a big left hand.
Fish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bessmertin lunges at Fish with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fish's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bessmertin rushes Fish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fish is trying to break the clinch but Bessmertin has him pressed against the cage.
Bessmertin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bessmertin has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bessmertin fails to land.
Fish just leaning against Bessmertin, taking a breather.
Bessmertin tries to throw a body punch but Fish avoids it by throwing Bessmertin back against the cage.
Bessmertin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Fish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bessmertin lands a hook that snaps the head of Fish backwards.

Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Fish.
Fish walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bessmertin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fish. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin moves out of range of the leg kick from Fish.
Bessmertin moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Bessmertin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Bessmertin moves into the clinch.
Fish is looking to break free of the clinch but Bessmertin has double underhooks.
Bessmertin stalling in the clinch.
Bessmertin tries a body shot but Fish blocks it.
Bessmertin misses with a punch to the body.
Bessmertin misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to break free but Bessmertin pushes him back against the cage.
Bessmertin can't find room to land a body shot as Fish controls the action.
Bessmertin misses with a body punch.
Bessmertin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bessmertin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bessmertin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
Bessmertin tries to throw a body punch but Fish avoids it by throwing Bessmertin back against the cage.
Fish is looking to break free of the clinch but Bessmertin has double underhooks.
Bessmertin misses with the head strike.
Fish tries to circle away but Bessmertin has him pinned against the cage.
Bessmertin blocks an uppercut.

Fish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Bessmertin's shoulder, as Bessmertin tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a hook but Bessmertin blocks it.
Bessmertin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fish tries to land a leg kick but Bessmertin saw it coming and moves away.
Bessmertin ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Bessmertin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
A big left from Bessmertin misses.
Bessmertin slips under a jab from Fish.
Albert Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bessmertin staying out of range there.
Bessmertin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Bessmertin counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fish manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bessmertin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Fish is trying to work for a kimura but Bessmertin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artem Bessmertin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fish throws a looping overhand right but Bessmertin ducks down to avoid it.
Fish throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Bessmertin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
Bessmertin landing with the ground and pound.
Fish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bessmertin.
Fish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin is looking to work some ground and pound but Fish has wrist control.
Fish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bessmertin with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish wants to stand and escape but Bessmertin is having none of it.
Bessmertin landing some decent shots from guard.
Bessmertin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fish's head.
Fish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bessmertin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bessmertin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
Bessmertin trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
Bessmertin throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
Bessmertin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bessmertin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bessmertin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bessmertin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fish is looking to stand up but Bessmertin isn't so interested in that idea.
Bessmertin wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Bessmertin looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin works over Fish with some ground and pound from guard.
Fish wants to improve his position but instead Bessmertin has moved into half guard.
Bessmertin trying to pass the guard but Fish defending well.
Fish is trying to stand back up but Bessmertin is controlling him
Bessmertin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fish wants to control but Bessmertin is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin with shots to the head and body - Fish looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bessmertin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bessmertin lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bessmertin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bessmertin lands a big elbow.
Bessmertin lands with some strikes.
Fish wants to control but Bessmertin is having none of it.
Bessmertin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fish?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bessmertin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fish hang on?

Fish is rocked!
Bessmertin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Bessmertin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
That's time! Fish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fish looks to throw the jab but Bessmertin is out of range.
Bessmertin scores with a nice right hand.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Bessmertin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bessmertin.
Bessmertin ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bessmertin scores with a hook.
Bessmertin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fish swings widly with a right hand

and Bessmertin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fish won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bessmertin not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin throwing shots but Fish is blocking nicely.
Fish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin drops an elbow to the side of Fish's head.
Fish wants to get back to his feet.
Bessmertin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fish is trying to stand.
Bessmertin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bessmertin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fish taking some punishment here, with Bessmertin in his half guard.
Bessmertin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin lands strikes from half guard.
Bessmertin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Fish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin is pressing down on Fish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fish is holding on for now.
Bessmertin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bessmertin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fish with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bessmertin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bessmertin in particular looking to stall.
Fish is pressing down on Bessmertin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fish is trying to keep Bessmertin in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin preventing the sweep.
Bessmertin tries to free his leg and advance position but Fish is retaining full guard.
Fish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bessmertin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fish wants to stand but Bessmertin is controlling the position.
Fish has momentary wrist control but Bessmertin slips an elbow through the middle.
Fish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bessmertin postures up and lands a big shot to Fish's brow.
Bessmertin scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bessmertin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bessmertin postures up in Fish's guard and throws a big left but Fish blocks it.
Bessmertin postures up in Fish's guard and throws a big left but Fish blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessmertin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bessmertin wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Bessmertin controlling from the top position.
Bessmertin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bessmertin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Bessmertin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Bessmertin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bessmertin wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fish controls Bessmertin momentarily but Bessmertin frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bessmertin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bessmertin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bessmertin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fish keeps working.
Fish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bessmertin.
Fish is trying to get back to full guard.
Bessmertin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bessmertin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bessmertin stops Fish from getting back to his feet.
Fish trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin wants to pass the guard but Fish is defending well.
Bessmertin lands with a punch from half guard.
Bessmertin winds up and cracks Fish with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bessmertin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bessmertin trying to pass the guard but Fish defending well.
Bessmertin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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!
Bessmertin prevents Fish from standing back up.
Bessmertin is keen to just control but Fish is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Artem Bessmertin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bessmertin wants to pass the guard but Fish is defending well.
Bessmertin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bessmertin wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy.
Bessmertin throwing shots but Fish is blocking nicely.
Bessmertin not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bessmertin working over Fish with some ground and pound. Fish looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fish tries to roll over but Bessmertin keeps him under control.

Fish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bessmertin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fish's head.
Bessmertin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fish keeps working.
Fish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fish keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bessmertin wants to take a breather but Fish is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Bessmertin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bessmertin throws a low kick, looking for Fish's leg but Fish calmly moves out of range.
Fish swings for the body but Bessmertin moves out of range.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Bessmertin checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Bessmertin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bessmertin tries to clinch but Fish is having none of it.
Bessmertin slips a straight right by Fish.
Bessmertin lands with an uppercut that bounces Fish off the cage and back into range.
Bessmertin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fish avoids the body shot from Bessmertin.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bessmertin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish checks a leg kick nicely.
Bessmertin has a takedown stuffed.
A jab lands there for Fish.
Bessmertin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Fish misses with a looping left.
Fish lands the left hand.
Bessmertin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fish.
Bessmertin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fish throws an off balance right hand

and Bessmertin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessmertin landing with the ground and pound.
Albert Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artem Bessmertin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bessmertin postures up.
Bessmertin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bessmertin wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Fish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bessmertin controls the pace.
Bessmertin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fish is looking to stand back up but Bessmertin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fish.
Bessmertin content to control rather than advance.
Fish is looking to improve his position.
Bessmertin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Artem Bessmertin.
Bessmertin lands a body shot.
Fish swings widly with a right hand

and Bessmertin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fish's guard.

Fish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bessmertin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bessmertin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bessmertin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Bessmertin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bessmertin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Bessmertin!
Artem Bessmertin is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Artem Bessmertin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.