PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cat Von (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem guilty conscience. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Von
vs
Vovchanchyn

201 cm
20
276 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

173 cm
27
238 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Backyard Fighting
Pitt Nutrition (160 Recovery, Stamina and Muscle M

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cat Von!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn blocks a head kick by Von.
Vovchanchyn checks a low kick from Von.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
Vovchanchyn blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vovchanchyn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vovchanchyn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight right.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn digs a good body shot into Von's ribs.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the side of Von's head but Von sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Vovchanchyn.
Von misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Von clinches with his opponent.
Vovchanchyn has a couple of punches blocked by Von.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Vovchanchyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Von controls his hands.

Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Von trying to keep a closed guard but Vovchanchyn is proving a slippery customer.
Vovchanchyn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vovchanchyn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von tries to get out of the position.
Von is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von is on top in guard.
Von is looking to stand up but Vovchanchyn won't let him.
Vovchanchyn pulls Von in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von is controlling him.
Von wanted to stand there but Vovchanchyn had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Von steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn with a jab.
Von pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn moved away.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Von.
Von connects with a high kick.

It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
That kick from Von tenderised Vovchanchyn's leg. Vovchanchyn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von throws a leg kick that misses.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Von tries to land a front kick but Vovchanchyn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von has managed to clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von prevents it.
Cat Von has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vovchanchyn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von doesn't manage to clinch there - Vovchanchyn circles away.
Von connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von.
Vovchanchyn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vovchanchyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von throws a sloppy head kick and Vovchanchyn moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von throws a head kick that misses.
Von tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vovchanchyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vovchanchyn blocks a head kick by Von.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Von is just out of range.
Von turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von throws a low kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range easily.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Von moved out of range.
Von motions for Vovchanchyn to come forward. Von throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von throws a head kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vovchanchyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vovchanchyn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vovchanchyn takes a step back to recover.
A bone on bone clash there as Vovchanchyn blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cat Von will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
That's time! Von's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Von on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vovchanchyn swats away the attempt to clinch by Von.
Von throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn checks it.
Von throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vovchanchyn counters with a right hand to the body.
Von tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von is looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn is avoiding it.
Von tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vovchanchyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von lands a front kick.
Von moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von moves in looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn pushes him off.
Von throws a head kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn thuds his right hand into Von's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vovchanchyn's sensitive parts.
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that Von ducks under and follows up with a left that Von also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von.
A slow jab from Vovchanchyn misses its intended target.
Cat Von seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von scoring well with a low kick there.
Von throws a head kick that Vovchanchyn semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovchanchyn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks.

Von escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws the left hand but Von avoids the punch easily.
Vovchanchyn blocks a head kick by Von.
Von tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn thows a body shot but no joy.
Von throws a head kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn clobbers Von with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vovchanchyn checks it well.
Vovchanchyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Von.
Vovchanchyn checks a leg kick nicely.
Vovchanchyn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von.
Von misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Von moves out of range.
Von throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vovchanchyn scores with the left hand. Von knows he should have avoided that one.
Cat Von is winning the standup battle so far.
Vovchanchyn avoids the head kick by Von.
Von tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn lands with a shot to the body.
Von tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vovchanchyn scores with a decent looking hook.
Von misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vovchanchyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vovchanchyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von throws a head kick that misses.
Von takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Von slips a jab and a cross from Vovchanchyn.
A lazy left from Vovchanchyn finds it's target.
Von swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn blocks a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn swats away the attempt to clinch by Von.
Von misses with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn moved away.
Vovchanchyn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Von tries to score with a low kick but Vovchanchyn moves his leg out of the way.
Von fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vovchanchyn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Von - the referee stops the clock and Vovchanchyn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Von. Vovchanchyn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Von looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Von there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Von finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Von fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vovchanchyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Von looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
Von swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn tries to bum rush Von with a series of wild strikes but Von uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von throws a sloppy head kick and Vovchanchyn moves out of range easily.
Von is looking to wear down Vovchanchyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von throws a head kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Vovchanchyn misses the target.
Von throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Von.
A big right from Vovchanchyn misses.
Von misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von just misses with a punch to the body.
Von tries a head kick but it misses.
Vovchanchyn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovchanchyn.
Von swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Von moved out of range nicely.
Von attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vovchanchyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vovchanchyn avoids the head kick by Von.
Vovchanchyn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Von throws a sloppy head kick and Vovchanchyn moves out of range easily.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook. Von ducked under it nicely.
Von slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vovchanchyn does it's job there.
Von takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vovchanchyn misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Vovchanchyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von.
Von misses with a head kick.
Von moves out of range as Vovchanchyn strikes.
Von misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vovchanchyn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Von.
A head kick misses from Von.
Von throws a head kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von throws a sloppy head kick and Vovchanchyn moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Von off the cage and back into range.
Vovchanchyn scores with a hook to the body. Von takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cat Von showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Cat Von!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Cat Von!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Cat Von!

Cat Von wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Cat Von stared into the camera and said 'I would like to thank Moosh and the guys @the gym for making this Happen !'.